After Thomas

Television film adaptation of the true story ("A Friend Like Henry" by Nuala Gardner) of a young autistic boy and his extraordinary friendship with his dog, Thomas.

Cast

Keeley Hawes

as Nicola Graham

Ben Miles

as Rob Graham

Andrew Byrne

as Kyle Graham

Sheila Hancock

as Granny Pat

Lorraine Pilkington

as Rachel

Duncan Preston

as Grandpa Jim

Clive Mantle

as John Havers

Asa Butterfield

as Andrew

Andy Pointon

as Ian

Chris Larkin

as Phil

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