Film: Oranges and Sunshine
Watched: November 2011
Filmed: 2011
Directed: Jim Loach
Starring: Emily Watson, David Wenham, Hugo Weaving
Synopsis: Based on the book "Empty Cradle", Oranges and Sunshine is the true story about child migrants shipped from the UK to Australia in the 1950's and 60's. The story is depicted from the view of an inspirational woman (Margaret Humphreys) who once discovering this little known story works tirelessly to help the "child migrants" find and reconnect with their real families.
Review: A wonderful film. What happened to these children is very sad indeed and it is good that their story is finally being told and being acknowledged by both the Australian and UK governments, however very belatedly.
Jules' rating: 4/5
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