In Theaters : ORANGES & SUNSHINE (2010)

Official Synopsis : Oranges and Sunshine tells the story of Margaret Humphreys (Emily Watson), a social worker from Nottingham, who uncovered one of the most significant social scandals of recent times; the mass deportation of children from the United Kingdom to Australia. Single-handedly and against overwhelming odds, Margaret reunited thousands of families and drew worldwide attention to an extraordinary miscarriage of justice. Children as young as four had been told that their parents were dead and sent to children's homes on the other side of the world, where many were subjected to appalling abuse. These forgotten children were promised Oranges and Sunshine but they got hard labour and life in institutions.

Genre: Drama

What to Expect : A well-acted and appropriately emotional drama based on a true story. A modest cinematic achievement, elevated by Emily Watson's powerful performance. LIMITED RELEASE.

Critical Response : Mixed to Positive. Most critics managed to overlook the movie's occasional flaws and recommend the movie almost solely on the strength of the true story which inspired the movie and the wonderful performances of the entire cast and Emily Watson's in particular. Rated 70% on Rottentomatoes.com from 35 positive and 15 negative reviews.

More Details : 

• Starring : Emily Watson, Hugo Weaving, Tara Morice, David Wenham.

• Director : Jim Loach.

• Screenplay : Rona Munro, based on a novel by Margaret Humphreys.

• Running Time : 105 min.

• Rating : R for some strong language.

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