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

Christopher Lawrence

Louise Stubbs

George Stubbs

Helen Stubbs

Prothero

Lumpy

Saltemarsh

Lt. Colonel Bill Kirke

Major (Rehabilitation Centre)

Sergeant Brodick

Adjutant Stewart Inglis
May 29, 1988

Robert Lawrence

Hugh MacKessac

John Lawrence

Jean Lawrence

Christopher Lawrence

Louise Stubbs

George Stubbs

Helen Stubbs

Prothero

Lumpy

Saltemarsh

Lt. Colonel Bill Kirke

Major (Rehabilitation Centre)

Sergeant Brodick

Adjutant Stewart Inglis

