The true story of Terry Wiles, born with no limbs in 1962 as a result of his mother's use of the drug thalidomide. This film tells the story of his childhood and adoption by the couple Len and Hazel Wiles who live on a remote farm, and the subsequent challenges and resistance to give Terry a 'normal' life.

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Cast

Judi Dench

Hazel Wiles

Bryan Pringle

Len Wiles

Hilda Braid

Sister Page

Barbara Young

Teacher at hospital

Tim Wylton

Len Curry

Anthony Heaton

Limb technician

Anna Wing

Mrs. Proctor

Charles West

Judge

Annabel Leventon

Journalist

Barbara Keogh

Café cashier

Elizabeth Morgan

Registrar