A Canadian officer, David Anson, who falls for French dancer Nicolette Bonnett during wartime, has a child with her, and returns heartbroken after her death from a weak heart, only for his wife to adopt the son, linking their lives across continents and tragedy, exploring themes of love, duty, and lost time.

Douglass Montgomery
David Anson

Joyce Howard
Nicolette Bonnet

Adele Dixon
Sylvia Anson

Yvonne Arnaud
Henriette

Paul Collins
David Junior

Eugene Deckers
De Rillac

Kay Young
Pauline

Martin Miller
Postman

Agnes Bernelle
Lolo

George Carney
Taxi Driver

Carol Coombe
Sylvia's Secretary

Charles Victor
Stage Manager

Harry Fine
Observer

Charles Paton
Pilot

Finlay Currie
Theatre Manager