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Oranges and Sunshine (2010)

R  -  Drama  -   1 April 2011 (Ireland)
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Set in 1980s Nottingham, social worker Margaret Humphreys holds the British government accountable for child migration schemes and reunite the children involved -- now adults living mostly in Australia -- with their parents in Britain.

Director:

Jim Loach

Writers:

Rona Munro, Margaret Humphreys (book)
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Oranges and Sunshine -- Set in 1980s Nottingham, social worker Margaret Humphreys holds the British government accountable for child migration schemes and reunite the children involved -- now adults living mostly in Australia -- with their parents in Britain. Oranges and Sunshine -- Oranges and Sunshine tells the story of Margaret Humphreys, 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.
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Cast

Credited cast:
Hugo Weaving ...
Jack
Emily Watson ...
Margaret Humphreys
David Wenham ...
Len
Tara Morice ...
Pauline
Aisling Loftus ...
Susie
Stuart Wolfenden ...
Bill
Lorraine Ashbourne Lorraine Ashbourne ...
Nicky
Clayton Watson ...
CM (voice)
Richard Dillane Richard Dillane ...
Merv
Geoff Morrell Geoff Morrell ...
Walter
Kate Box ...
Radio studio receptionist
Russell Dykstra ...
Dan
Molly Windsor Molly Windsor
Alastair Cumming ...
Australia House Official
Greg Stone ...
Bob
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Set in 1980s Nottingham, social worker Margaret Humphreys holds the British government accountable for child migration schemes and reunite the children involved -- now adults living mostly in Australia -- with their parents in Britain.

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Plot Keywords:

Australia | 1980s | Social Worker | British Government | Children  | See more »

Taglines:

A Tragedy That Spanned Decades - A Love That Crossed Continents - A Triumph That Changed Two Nations See more »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some strong language See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

UK | Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Ireland) See more »

Also Known As:

Laranjas e Sol See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$4,500,000 (estimated)

Gross:

AUD 3,848,275 (Australia) (31 October 2011)
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Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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