Forty years of change. One enduring love.
Overview
This hand drawn animated film, based on the award winning graphic novel by Raymond Briggs, is an intimate and affectionate depiction of the life and times of his parents, two ordinary Londoners living through extraordinary events.
Cast
Jim Broadbent
Ernest Briggs (voice)
Brenda Blethyn
Ethel Briggs (voice)
Luke Treadaway
Raymond Briggs (voice)
Roger Allam
Middle Aged Doctor (voice)
Virginia McKenna
Lady of the House (voice)
Peter Wight
Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)
Pam Ferris
Mrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)
Simon Day
Alf (voice)
Raymond Briggs
Raymond Briggs (voice)
June Brown
Ernest's Step Mother (voice)
Harry Collett
Young Raymond (voice)
Gillian Hanna
Midwife / Aunty Flo (voice)
Alex Jordan
Best Man / Fireman / Train Guard / Doctor (voice)
Duncan Wisbey
Wedding Photographer / Radio Announcer / BBC Newsreader / Newspaper Seller / Tailor / Arthur (voice)
Macready Massey
Teenage Raymond (voice)
Karyn Claydon
Jean (Raymond's wife) (voice)
Hand in Hand
Rams
Wiener-Dog
The Violin Teacher
Other People's Money
The Crossing
The Animal Train
Long Way North
Honeyland
Faces Places
Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop
The Lady in the Van
Mary and The Witch's Flower
A Taxi Driver
Gold
Veronica
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
Coming 2 America
Beautiful Creatures
Frankenweenie