Directed by Jim Loach, Oranges & Sunshine tells the real-life story of Margaret Humphreys (Emily Watson), a social worker from Nottingham, who uncovered one of the most significant social scandals in recent times: the forced migration of children from the United Kingdom. Almost singlehandedly, against overwhelming odds and with .. Read more
| Starring | Hugo Weaving, Emily Watson, David Wenham |
|---|---|
| Director | Jim Loach |
| Genres | Drama |
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Directed by Jim Loach, Oranges & Sunshine tells the real-life story of Margaret Humphreys (Emily Watson), a social worker from Nottingham, who uncovered one of the most significant social scandals in recent times: the forced migration of children from the United Kingdom. Almost singlehandedly, against overwhelming odds and with little regard for her own well-being, Margaret reunited thousands of families, brought authorities to account and worldwide attention to an extraordinary miscarriage of justice. She discovered a secret that the British government had kept hidden for years: one hundred and thirty thousand children in care had been sent abroad to commonwealth countries, mainly Australia. Children as young as four had been told that their parents were dead, and been sent to children's homes on the other side of the world. Many were subjected to appalling abuse. They were promised oranges and sunshine, they got hard labour and life in institutions.
| Starring | Hugo Weaving, Emily Watson, David Wenham |
|---|---|
| Director | Jim Loach |
| Studio | ICON HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Certificate |  |
| Collections | July - Drama |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 2010 To Rent: DVD: 25 Jul 2011 |
Jim Loach shows it runs in the family with this quiet, searing drama. read more »
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Sensitively tells a story that needs to be told
This is a brilliant film, superbly and sensitively telling a story that I hadn't heard before. It is not easy viewing, but it is compelling. The lead plays ... read more »
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Upsetting, but definately a great watch.
I read the book before I watched this film, and I have to say that although it is a good film and well acted, I did prefer the book. I think it is often the ... read more »
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A very moving account of a true story!
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Could have been better
Disappointed with this shallow film. It makes us aware of a little-known but distressing event in our history but as a film leaves the viewer unmoved.
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