Colin Firth character Paul Ashworth
Ruth Gemmell character Sarah Hughes
Mark Strong character Steve
Holly Aird character Jo
Ken Stott character Ted, the Headmaster
Stephen Rea character Ray, the Governor
Neil Pearson character Paul's Dad
Lorraine Ashbourne character Paul's Mum
Luke Aikman character Young Paul
Bea Guard character Paul's Sister
Richard Claxton character Robert Parker
Charles Cork character Rex
Bob Curtiss character Stan
David Hounslow character Man at Reading
Peter Quince character Chip Shop: Frank
Annette Ekblom character Robert's Mother
Jackie Hyffes character Pupil's Mom
Joe Reddington character Pupil's Dad
Graham Cull character Mr. Johnson
Mike Ingham character Radio Sports Commentator
Sam Dunbar Banks character Young Paul's Mate
Leigh Funnelle character Woman At Reading
Simon Bowen character Hillsborough Man
Silas Carson character Indian Waiter
Geoffrey Drew character House Owner
Liam Stapleton character 2nd Governor
Emily Conway character Sasha
AG. Longhurst character Taxi Driver
Shuli Morris-Evans character Party Baby