The Theory of Flight

Overview

Richard is assigned public service after crashing his homemade aircraft, leading him to meet Jane, a young woman dying of motor neuron disease. After they strike up a friendship, Jane asks Richard to help fulfill her deepest wish: to lose her virginity before her death.

Directed by Paul Greengrass

Top cast

Helena Bonham Carter

Jane Hatchard

Kenneth Branagh

Richard

Gemma Jones

Anne

Holly Aird

Julie

Ray Stevenson

Gigolo

Ruth Jones

Becky

Sue Jones-Davies

Catherine

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Gwenyth Petty

Magistrate

Robert Blythe

Farmer

Aneirin Hughes

Doctor

N

Natasha Williams

Care Worker

S

Sian Naiomi

Volunteer

Nia Roberts

Checkout Girl

D

Dilys Price

Mrs. Williams

J

Jill James

Mrs. Allen

S

Sidney Williams

Club Owner

D

Daryl Beeton

Club Organiser

D

Deborah Sheridan-Taylor

Shop Assistant

F

Frances Lima

Julie's Colleague

Details