The discovery of human remains at a churchyard connects to the hardships faced by a German woman and her son 40 years earlier as they tried to build a new life in 1950s Britain.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Richard Dee-RobertsCharles Wilson | Charles Wilson |
 Anne ScherliessAnna Simpson | Anna Simpson |
 Julian GloverOlder Charles | Older Charles |
| JJudith ParisMiss Evans | Miss Evans |
 Isla BlairOlder Anna | Older Anna |
 Wendy MorganPat Turner | Pat Turner |
| KKarl LichtenwaldPeter | Peter |
 Stephen BillingtonOlder Peter | Older Peter |
 Erika StasiuleviciuteMonika Muller | Monika Muller |
| JJulian GammJack Simpson | Jack Simpson |
 Henry DouthwaiteMr Masters | Mr Masters |
| TTim DuthraneWalter Jones | Walter Jones |
| SSerena GiacominiBrenda Jones | Brenda Jones |
| MMaria AustinMillicent Price | Millicent Price |
| LLiz Wharram BrazierEliza Haddon | Eliza Haddon |