The film follows Gabriel Angel (Rakie Ayola), a young Caribbean aviator who falls in love with the forger Duncan Stewart (Jonathan Pryce) on her journey to England. Stewart is pursued by his nemesis Rex Goodyear (John Hurt), and the group are supported by Dr Angela Bead (Vanessa Redgrave) and Miss Gwendolyn Quim (Dorothy Tutin), retired missionaries who become lovers during the voyage.
as Dr. Angela Bead
as Rex Goodyear
as Duncan Stewart
as Gwendolyn Quim
as Gabriel Angel
as Steward
as Vesuvia
as Thomas
as Waiter
as American Woman
as Vesuvia's Guest
as Vesuvia's Guest
as Vesuvia's Guest
