Oranges and Sunshine
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Oranges and Sunshine

(2010)Directed by Jim Loach104 minDrama, History

Nottingham, where Margaret Humphreys (Emily Watson) works as a social worker, and a woman there tells her she was shipped to Australia as a child. Margaret starts asking questions, and the files lead her to Len (David Wenham) and Jack (Hugo Weaving), grown men who were sent abroad as boys. Jim Loach keeps the work in plain offices and phone calls, and Margaret becomes the one person these strangers will talk to.

Emily Watsonas Margaret Humphreys
Tara Moriceas Pauline
Richard Dillaneas Merv Humphreys
Molly Windsoras Rachel
Federay Holmesas Charlotte
Harvey Scrimshawas Ben
Tammy Wakefieldas Susan
Marg Downeyas Miss Hutchison
Geoff Morrellas Walter
Greg Stoneas Bob
Alastair G. Cummingas Australia House Official
Robert Purdyas Charity Rep
CGCarolina Giammettaas Charity Rep