

Animation · Drama · War
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.
Top Cast


Jim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent
Ernest Briggs (voice)
Jim Broadbent
Ernest Briggs (voice)


Brenda Blethyn
Brenda Blethyn
Ethel Briggs (voice)
Brenda Blethyn
Ethel Briggs (voice)


Luke Treadaway
Luke Treadaway
Raymond Briggs (voice)
Luke Treadaway
Raymond Briggs (voice)


Roger Allam
Roger Allam
Middle Aged Doctor (voice)
Roger Allam
Middle Aged Doctor (voice)


Virginia McKenna
Virginia McKenna
Lady of the House (voice)
Virginia McKenna
Lady of the House (voice)


Peter Wight
Peter Wight
Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)
Peter Wight
Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)


Pam Ferris
Pam Ferris
Mrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)
Pam Ferris
Mrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)


Simon Day
Simon Day
Alf (voice)
Simon Day
Alf (voice)


Raymond Briggs
Raymond Briggs
Raymond Briggs (voice)
Raymond Briggs
Raymond Briggs (voice)


June Brown
June Brown
Ernest's Step Mother (voice)
June Brown
Ernest's Step Mother (voice)
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