Oranges and Sunshine(2010)
Overview
The story of Margaret Humphreys, a social worker from Nottingham, who uncovers one of the most significant social scandals in recent times – the forced migration of children from the United Kingdom to Australia and other Commonwealth countries. Almost singlehandedly, Margaret reunited thousands of families, brought authorities to account and worldwide attention to an extraordinary miscarriage of justice.
Director
Jim Loach
Studio
See-Saw Films
Cast
Emily Watson
as Margaret Humphreys
Aisling Loftus
as Susie
Hugo Weaving
as Jack
Lorraine Ashbourne
as Nicky
David Wenham
as Len
Tara Morice
as Pauline
Stuart Wolfenden
as Bill
Richard Dillane
as Merv Humphreys
Molly Windsor
as Rachel
Kate Rutter
as Vera
Federay Holmes
as Charlotte
Harvey Scrimshaw
as Ben
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2010
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
See-Saw Films • Little Gaddesden Productions • Sixteen Films
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What is Oranges and Sunshine about?▼
The story of Margaret Humphreys, a social worker from Nottingham, who uncovers one of the most significant social scandals in recent times – the forced migration of children from the United Kingdom to Australia and other Commonwealth countries. Almost singlehandedly, Margaret reunited thousands of families, brought authorities to account and worldwide attention to an extraordinary miscarriage of justice.
Who directed Oranges and Sunshine?▼
Oranges and Sunshine was directed by Jim Loach and released in 2010. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Oranges and Sunshine?▼
Oranges and Sunshine has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in Oranges and Sunshine?▼
The cast of Oranges and Sunshine includes Emily Watson as Margaret Humphreys, Aisling Loftus as Susie, Hugo Weaving as Jack, Lorraine Ashbourne as Nicky, David Wenham as Len and more.
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