Oranges and Sunshine

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

as Margaret Humphreys

Aisling Loftus

as Susie

Hugo Weaving

as Jack

Lorraine Ashbourne

as Nicky

David Wenham

as Len

Tara Morice

as Pauline

Stuart Wolfenden

as Bill

Richard Dillane

as Merv Humphreys

Molly Windsor

as Rachel

Kate Rutter

as Vera

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