Sweet as You Are

A college lecturer contracts HIV after having a brief affair with one of his students. The news threatens his marriage and family life.

Cast

Liam Neeson

as Martin Perry

Miranda Richardson

as Julia Perry

Alex Pakenham

as Katie Perry

Philip McGough

as Tony

Gillian Raine

as Isobel

Philip Bird

as Dr. Peploe

Judi Lamb

as NHS Doctor

Caroline Holdaway

as Connie

Jay Byrd

as Receptionist

Graham Turner

as Male Nurse

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