Oranges and Sunshine (2010)

Movie · Drama, History · 1h 44m · Rated 6.9/10 on TMDB · Released October 8, 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.

Directed by Jim Loach

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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