English aristocrat Tony Last welcomes tragedy into his life when he invites John Beaver to visit his vast estate. There Beaver makes the acquaintance of Tony's wife, Brenda. Together, they continue their relationship in a series of bedroom assignations in London. Trusting to a fault, Tony is unaware that anything is amiss until his wife suddenly asks for a divorce. With his life in turmoil, Tony goes on a haphazard journey to South America.
James Wilby
as Tony Last
Kristin Scott Thomas
as Brenda Last
Rupert Graves
as John Beaver
Pip Torrens
as Jock Grant-Menzies
Judi Dench
as Mrs. Beaver
Alec Guinness
as Mr. Todd
Beatie Edney
as Marjorie
Christopher Godwin
as Dr. Messinger
Jackson Kyle
as John Andrew
Anjelica Huston
as Mrs. Rattery
Jeanne Watts
as Nanny
Norman Lumsden
as Ambrose
