Passer By 20 years old

James Nesbitt plays radiographer Joe Keyes. Late one night he is travelling home by train when he sees a young girl, Alice (Emily Bruni) being chatted up by two men. When the banter becomes threatening Joe is unsure whether or not to intervene. When he reaches his station he glances at Alice who seems to be appealing for his help. Now he faces a dilemma. Should he stay on the train and get involved or get off and go home? Joe chooses home. His actions result in terrible consequences for Alice, his wife Helen (Siobhan Finneran) and his two children - but most of all for his sense of identity. Writer Tony Marchant says; "A man makes a fateful decision that systematically takes apart his authority as a husband, a father and a man. It's ultimately about how hard it is to be good and do the right thing.

Credits

Passer By Cast

Name Character
James Nesbitt He was 39, now 59 years old as Joe Keyes
Rick Warden He was 32, now 52 years old as Dealer
Peter Capaldi He was 45, now 66 years old as Defence Barrister
Siobhan Finneran She was 38, now 58 years old as Helen Keyes
Alan Ford He was 66, now 86 years old as Publican
Joe Armstrong He was 53, 68 years old when he died as Tinley
Chris Ryman as Roger
Emily Bruni She was 29, now 49 years old as Alice
Sam Hazeldine He was 31, now 52 years old as Young Man

Passer By Crew

Name Department
David Morrissey as Director. He was 39 (now 59) years old Directing
Tony Marchant as Writer. He was 66 (now 86) years old Writing
Passer By (20 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, March 28, 2004
  • Runtime: 120 minutes