
Stuck in a dead-end job, Graham Merrill adopts an otter, Mij, as a pet and then moves to an isolated village in western Scotland. Together they set out to explore the curious and magnificent natural wonders that surround their seaside home. Soon, Graham finds himself falling in love with the beautiful town doctor, Mary. Before long, the three become inseparable friends.
Cast

Bill Travers
Graham Merrill

Virginia McKenna
Mary MacKenzie

Peter Jeffrey
Colin Wilcox

Jameson Clark
Storekeeper

Helena Gloag
Mrs. Flora Elrich

Willie Joss
Lighthouse keeper

Roddy McMillan
Bus driver

Jean Taylor Smith
Mrs. Sarah Chambers

Christopher Benjamin
Fishmonger
Kevin Collins
Fisherman

Archie Duncan
Road mender

June Ellis
Barmaid
Philippa Gail
Pet stall girl

Tommy Godfrey
Ticket seller
Walter Hall
Unknown
Bill Horsley
Timid man
Phil McCall
Frank
Philip Morant
Unknown
Michael O'Halloran
Herman

John Young
Guard
James Gibson
Sleeping car attendant (uncredited)
Crew
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