Oranges and Sunshine

Oranges and Sunshine (2010) is a drama, history film directed by Jim Loach rated 6.9/10.

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.

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

Molly Windsor

Rachel

Kate Rutter

Vera

Federay Holmes

Charlotte

Harvey Scrimshaw

Ben