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.

• The Rank Organisation
• Palomar Pictures International
• Bill Travers
• Virginia McKenna
• Peter Jeffrey
• Jameson Clark
• Helena Gloag
• Willie Joss
• Roddy McMillan
• Jean Taylor Smith