A nine-year-old deaf boy who believes his father is a sailor aboard the HMS Accra. He eagerly tracks the ship's global journey and longs to meet his father, serving as the emotional core of the narrative.
Jim Gault is the young son of Ella Gault and Les Gault, living with them aboard the barge. He falls into the path of another barge and is rescued by Joe Taylor, but later becomes openly hostile toward Joe after seeing his intimate relationship with Ella.
Jack McElhone has 3 screen credits in a career dating back to 2003. Signature works include Dear Frankie, Young Adam, Nowhere Boy. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
