Laura Hoff (Little Voice)
Played by Jane Horrocks
- Beware the Quiet Ones: LV is The Quiet One but in the end she confronts her mother for her abuse.
- Birds of a Feather: With Billy. Both are shy, quiet people who have their own hobbies.
- Daddy's Girl: She is attached to her father and became depressed after he died.
- Only Known by Their Nickname: Everyone calls her LV (Little Voice) but her name is Laura.
- Shrinking Violet: LV is very, very shy. She afraids of people and spends hers time in hers room listening the records and singing.
Mari Hoff
Played by Brenda Blethyn
- Abusive Parents: Mari verbally and emotionally abuses her daughter.
Ray Say
Played by Michael Caine
Billy
Played by Ewan McGregor
- Birds of a Feather : With LV. Both are shy, quiet people who have their hobbies.