Alfred Allmers has spent his whole life writing a book on "responsibility," a luxury he can afford as a result of his marriage to the wealthy and beautiful Rita. However, much to Rita's annoyance, his attention isn't always undivided toward her, as Alfred shifts his focus between his book, their son Eyolf, and his half-sister Asta. As Allmers slowly feels trapped in an unfulfilling marriage, emotions and a painful past threaten to boil over into a terrible finale.
Anthony Hopkins
as Alfred Allmers
Diana Rigg
as Rita Allmers
Peggy Ashcroft
as The Rat Wife
Emma Piper
as Asta Allmers
Charles Dance
as Borghejm
Timothy Stark
as Eyolf
