An emotionally challenged young man named Bobby runs away from home in order to escape his abusive stepfather who has killed his pets. He meets an old man, Mr. Summers, who spends his time traveling and giving burials to animals that have been killed by cars. Bobby, also having an affinity for animals, becomes friends with the old man and aids him in his task.
John Hurt
as Mr. Summers
Christian Bale
as Bobby Platt
Daniel Benzali
as Bernard 'The Fat' De Winter
James Faulkner
as Mr. Stuart Whiteside
John O'Toole
as Lorry Driver
Amanda Boyle
as Des
Amy Robbins
as Valerie Ann Platt, Bobby's Mother
John Higgins
as Dean
Kaye Griffiths
as Lepidopterist
Sevilla Delofski
as Janet, De Winter's Secretary
Helen Kluger
as Ice Cream Vendor
Shane Barks
as Young Bobby
