Clarissa Dalloway looks back on her youth as she readies for a gathering at her house. The wife of a legislator and a doyenne of London's upper-crust party scene, Clarissa finds that the plight of ailing war veteran Septimus Warren Smith reminds her of a past romance with Peter Walsh. In flashbacks, young Clarissa explores her possibilities with Peter.

Vanessa Redgraveas Mrs. Clarissa Dalloway
Natascha McElhoneas Young Clarissa
Michael Kitchenas Peter Walsh
Alan Coxas Young Peter
Sarah Badelas Lady Rosseter
Lena Headeyas Young Sally
John Standingas Richard Dalloway
Robert Portalas Young Richard
Oliver Ford Daviesas Hugh Whitbread
Hal Cruttendenas Young Hugh
Sue Gibson