"No glory, no parade, no triumphant heroes' return."
The film centers on the experiences of Robert Lawrence MC, an officer of the Scots Guards during the Falklands War of 1982. While fighting at the Battle of Mount Tumbledown, Lawrence is shot in the head by an Argentine sniper and left paralyzed on his left side. He then must learn to adjust to his new disability.
Robert Lawrence
Hugh MacKessac
John Lawrence
Jean Lawrence
Nick Lawrence
Christopher Lawrence
Louise Stubbs
George Stubbs
Helen Stubbs
Prothero
Lumpy
Saltemarsh
Lt. Colonel Bill Kirke
Major (Rehabilitation Centre)
Major Newman
Sergeant Brodick
Fraser
O'Rourke
Adjutant Stewart Inglis
Major Peter Walsh
Padre Major Alistair Tolly
Lt. Peter Fyshe
The Noble Lord
Harry Hebers
Terry Knapp
Surgeon
Brigade Officer
Group Captain
Squadron Leader Wentworth
Elderly Man
RAF Officer
Welsh Lady
Welsh Man
Air Commodore
Colour Sergeant
Lt. Colonel RAMC
Nurse Wendy
CSM Brown
Mrs Prothero
Young Doctor
Nurse Mary
1st Night Nurse
2nd Night Nurse
Angie
Trisha
Hospital Chaplain
Benny
Cabby
Yeoman Warder
Tug
Mandy
Phyllida
Argentinian Soldier
Argentinian Soldier