

The true story of Terry Wiles, born with no limbs in 1962 as a result of his mother's use of the drug thalidomide. This film tells the story of his childhood and adoption by the couple Len and Hazel Wiles who live on a remote farm, and the subsequent challenges and resistance to give Terry a 'normal' life.

Judi Dench
Hazel Wiles

Bryan Pringle
Len Wiles
Terry Wiles
Himself

Hilda Braid
Sister Page

Barbara Young
Teacher at hospital

Tim Wylton
Len Curry
Tony Church
Hospital administrator

Anthony Heaton
Limb technician

Anna Wing
Mrs. Proctor
Jean Rimmer
Miss Hudson