Benedict Cumberbatch
Christopher Tietjens
Story is set against the backdrop of WWI and follows Christopher Tietjens, a top civil servant from a background of wealth and privilege, whose marriage flounders almost as soon as it begins. He falls in love with another woman, but he remains honorable for some considerable time to Sylvia who has several affairs. On top of this, Chris is dealing with shell shock and partial memory loss that he endures during the war.
Christopher Tietjens
Sylvia Tietjens
Valentine Wannop
Mrs. Wannop
General Campion
Mark Tietjens
Mrs. Satterthwaite
Potty Perowne
Vincent MacMaster
Glorvina
Lady Claudine
Edward Wannop
Michael (8 years)
Army Groom
Mother
Gerald Drake
Reverend Duchemin, Edith's husband
British Red Cross soldier (uncredited extra)
Director
Writer
