The film featured Nathaniel Parker as Wilfred Owen, and Laurence Olivier in his last acting appearance before his death in July 1989. The film is structured as the reminiscences of Olivier's character, the Old Soldier in a wheelchair, and Olivier recites "Strange Meeting" in the film's prologue.
The movie showcased Nathaniel Parker as Wilfred Owen, alongside Laurence Olivier in his last on-screen appearance prior to his death in July 1989. The film is structured around Olivier's character's reminiscences from a wheelchair-bound Old Soldier, and he recites "Strange Meeting" at the beginning of the film.