Oranges and Sunshine

2010 1h 44m EN

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★6.9TMDB · 94

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Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Emily Watson
Margaret Humphreys
Aisling Loftus
Susie
Hugo Weaving
Jack
Lorraine Ashbourne
Nicky
David Wenham
Len
Tara Morice
Pauline
Stuart Wolfenden
Bill
Richard Dillane
Merv Humphreys

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jim Loach
Writers: Rona Munro
Languages: English
Countries: Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America, Belgium

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MONEY

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Shot for just $4.5M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America, Belgium.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jim Loach, shot by Denson Baker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Lisa Gerrard. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Dany Cooper shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Emily Watson and Aisling Loftus and Hugo Weaving carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1438216 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Jim Loach directs. Denson Baker behind the camera. Lisa Gerrard scores. Dany Cooper cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America, Belgium. Dialogue in English.

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1Shot for just $4.5M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Released 16 years ago.
3International production across 4 countries: Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America, Belgium.
4Directed by Jim Loach, shot by Denson Baker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Lisa Gerrard. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Dany Cooper shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Emily Watson and Aisling Loftus and Hugo Weaving carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1438216 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 94 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Denson Baker
Original score: Lisa Gerrard
Editing: Dany Cooper
Production design: Melinda Doring
Costume design: Cappi Ireland
Makeup / hair: Jen Rossiter
Runtime: 104 min · 1h 44m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $4,500,000
Box office: $5,017,653
Return: 112% of budget
Original language: EN
IMDB: Oranges and Sunshine (2010)

Awards

AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role

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Crazypiglady2023-02-26
★ 8/10
Immensely powerful and moving. This is a story that needs to be told. Of the effects of the forced migration of children. Angering and saddening, I shouted through my tears watching this. The same truths as in Philomena told very differently but equally harrowing. Brilliantly acted and by everyone but of course by Emily Watson as always.

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