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.

Credits

Beeban KidronDirector

Vanessa RedgraveDr. Angela Bead

John HurtRex Goodyear

Jonathan PryceDuncan Stewart

Dorothy TutinGwendolyn Quim