The film examines some complex dilemmas within three generations of one family. Through the painting of a portrait we are asked to consider: Is it ever better not to know some things than to know them? Does secrecy protect or damage those we love? Can all things be forgiven and forgotten?
Joss Ackland
as Henry Winter
Juliet Stevenson
as Laura Burrell
Charlotte Ritchie
as Eva Burrell
Max Lewis
as Tom Burrell
Neil Pearson
as Roger