"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