John, a 35-year-old window cleaner, has dedicated his life to bringing up his 4-year-old son, Michael, after the child's mother left them soon after giving birth. When John is given only a few months left to live, he attempts to find a new, perfect family for Michael, determined to shield him from the terrible reality of the situation.

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Cast

James Norton

John

Daniel Lamont

Michael

Eileen O'Higgins

Shona

Valerie O'Connor

Ella

Stella McCusker

Rosemary

Carol Moore

Deirdre

Valene Kane

Celia

Keith McErlean

Philip

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Laura Hughes

Mrs. Parkes

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Éva Morris

Anne

James Norton — John

James Geoffrey Ian Norton (born 18 July 1985) is an English actor. He is known for roles in the television series Happy Valley (2014–2023), Grantchester (2014–2019), War & Peace (2016), and McMafia (2018). He played the title role in the 2019 film Mr. Jones. He played King Harold Godwinson in the 2025 BBC historical mini-series King & Conqueror. He earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at

Daniel Lamont — Michael

Daniel Lamont is an actor known for Nowhere Special (2020) and St. Mungo's (2022)

Eileen O'Higgins — Shona

Eileen trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.