Allan is an engineer working in 1930s Calcutta. He is invited to stay with the family of his boss, Narendra Sen which includes his wife, Indira and daughter Gayatri. Gayatri and Allan become romantically involved leading to tragedy.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Hugh GrantAllan | Allan |
 Shabana AzmiIndira Sen | Indira Sen |
 Supriya PathakGayatri | Gayatri |
 John HurtLucien Metz | Lucien Metz |
 Soumitra ChatterjeeNarendra Sen | Narendra Sen |
 Anne BrochetGuertie | Guertie |
 Pierre-Loup RajotHarold | Harold |
| EElisabeth PercevalNorinne | Norinne |
 Anjan DuttKhokha | Khokha |
 Utpal DuttThe Priest / Postman / Beggar | The Priest / Postman / Beggar |
| PPoornima PathwardhanLilou | Lilou |
 Steve PottsSteve | Steve |
 Biplab DasguptaGlobe Theater Manager (uncredited) | Globe Theater Manager (uncredited) |
| PPaban DasSinger (uncredited) | Singer (uncredited) |
| SSrirupa ChatterjeeSupriya | Supriya |