When Mr. Whicher, a retired policeman, helps a country lady to find her niece, he is drawn into a disturbing case of murder which brings him up against wealthy and powerful figures and throws him into conflict with his former police colleagues.
Paddy Considine
as Mr. Whicher
Olivia Colman
as Susan Spencer
Paul Longley
as Constable
Andy Gathergood
as Sergeant Parker
William Beck
as Chief Inspector 'Dolly' Williamson
Tim Pigott-Smith
as Commissioner Mayne
James Wilson
as Pickpocket Youth
Shaun Dingwall
as Inspector George Lock
Angela Terence
as Charlotte
Christopher Harper
as Dr. Beattie
Justine Mitchell
as Sister Anne
Justin Edwards
as Reverend Marlow
