On a train journey, Saki meets Mrs De Ropp, an oppressive aunt and guardian to an unruly brood. Inspired by the meeting, he imagines a tale of repressed children who find solace in their childish wonder, and are saved by their imagination.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Gemma JonesMrs De Ropp | Mrs De Ropp |
 Ben DanielsSaki | Saki |
 Thomas ByrneCyril | Cyril |
 Bill MilnerNicholas | Nicholas |
 Samuel HonywoodConradin | Conradin |
| JJulia JoyceJane | Jane |
| MMadeleine WilliamsEnid | Enid |
| AAndrew ByrneBobby | Bobby |
| JJenny LivseyMaid | Maid |