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Oranges and Sunshine

Country: UK | Australia, Language: English, 100 mins

  • Director: Jim Loach
  • Writer: Rona Munro; Margaret Humphreys
  • Producer: Suzanne Alizart; Iain Canning

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Child slavery, child abuse...done in the name of religion and charity...and, endorsed by governments.

God and Government, two institutions that are usually opposed...but, when they get together...all hell breaks loose.

Each and all should be congratulated...this is an emotional rollercoaster controlled by the most competent of directors...and, beautifully played.

Cry like you have never cried before.

Bless them...bless them all.


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The(ir) Blurb...

Set in 1980s Nottingham, social worker Margaret Humphreys holds the British government accountable for child migration schemes and reunites the children involved -- now adults living mostly in Australia -- with their parents in Britain.

Cast & Characters

Hugo Weaving as Jack;
Emily Watson as Margaret Humphreys;
David Wenham as Len;
Tara Morice as Pauline;
Lorraine Ashbourne as Nicky;
Aisling Loftus as Susie;
Clayton Watson as CM;
Richard Dillane as Merv;
Neil Pigot;
Russell Dykstra as Dan