In 1928 Dublin, during séances concerning Jonathan Swift, the spirits of his former lovers, Stella and Vanessa, emerge to resume their ancient quarrel.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Geraldine ChaplinMiss McKenna | Miss McKenna |
 Ian RichardsonDr. Trench | Dr. Trench |
 Jim SheridanJonathan Swift / Dean Swift | Jonathan Swift / Dean Swift |
 Geraldine JamesMrs. Henderson | Mrs. Henderson |
 Orla BradyVanessa | Vanessa |
 Brid BrennanStella | Stella |
 John LynchJohn Corbet | John Corbet |
 Gerard McSorleyAbraham Johnson | Abraham Johnson |
 Donal DonnellyCornelius Patterson | Cornelius Patterson |
 Gemma CravenMrs. Mallet | Mrs. Mallet |
 Hugh O'ConorCabin Boy | Cabin Boy |