The story of Joseph, a man plagued by violence and a rage that is driving him to self-destruction. As Joseph's life spirals into turmoil a chance of redemption appears in the form of Hannah, a Christian charity shop worker. Their relationship develops to reveal that Hannah is hiding a secret of her own with devastating results on both of their lives.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Peter MullanJoseph | Joseph |
 Olivia ColmanHannah | Hannah |
 Eddie MarsanJames | James |
 Ned DennehyTommy | Tommy |
 Samuel BottomleySamuel | Samuel |
 Paul PopplewellBod | Bod |
 Sally CarmanMarie | Marie |
 Sian BreckinKelly | Kelly |
| AArchie LalPost Office Cashier | Post Office Cashier |
| JJag SangheraGurav | Gurav |
| MMike FearnleyDan | Dan |
| PPaul ConwayTerry | Terry |
| LLee RuffordPaul | Paul |
| RRobin ButlerJack | Jack |
| FFiona CarnegieWoman in Charity Shop | Woman in Charity Shop |
| JJulia MallamDunk Girl | Dunk Girl |
| CChris WheatWake Singer | Wake Singer |
| CCraig ConsidineCraig | Craig |
| RRobert HaythorneRob | Rob |
| PPiers MettrickMan in Pub (uncredited) | Man in Pub (uncredited) |
| CCarol PlantPrison Visitor (uncredited) | Prison Visitor (uncredited) |
| VVicki HackettWoman Viewing House (uncredited) | Woman Viewing House (uncredited) |