SYNOPSIS
The true story of the relationship between Rudyard Kipling and his son John (Jack). On the outbreak of the First World War, Jack was keen to join up, but his poor eyesight meant that he was rejected and Kipling then pulled strings with his powerful friends to get him a commission in the Irish Guards. After six months training, Jack went into battle, only to go missing on his first full day in action.
- David HaigRudyard Kipling
- Daniel RadcliffeJohn Kipling
- Kim CattrallCaroline Kipling
- Carey MulliganElsie Kipling
- Julian WadhamKing George V
- Martin McCannBowe
- Richard DormerCorporal John O'Leary
- Rúaidhrí ConroyMcHugh
- Laurence KinlanDoyle
- Ciaran NolanDaly
- Nick DunningColonel Ferguson
- Michael McElhattonLeo Amery MP
- Peter GowenH.A Gwynne
- Brian de SalvoField Marshal 'Bobs' Roberts
- Simon CouryNaval Doctor
- Michael GrennellCommander Egan
- Lucy Cray-MillerMrs. Carter
- Bill MilnerPeter Carter
- Sean O'NeilMr. Relph
- Peter HanlyMajor Sparks
- Bosco HoganColonel Brooks
- Rory RaePostboy
- Robbie KayArthur Relph
- Hannah McCabeNurse
- Adam GoodwinCaptain Bruce