Maurice is an aging veteran actor who becomes taken with Jessie, the grandniece of his closest friend. When Maurice tries to soften the petulant and provincial young girl with the benefit of his wisdom and London culture, their give-and-take surprises both Maurice and Jessie as they discover what they don't know about themselves.

Peter O'Toole
as Maurice

Leslie Phillips
as Ian

Jodie Whittaker
as Jessie

Vanessa Redgrave
as Valerie

Richard Griffiths
as Donald

Cathryn Bradshaw
as Jillian

Beatrice Savoretti
as Waitress

Philip Fox
as Doctor

Lolita Chakrabarti
as Health Centre Nurse

Carolina Giammetta
as Health Centre Nurse