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A World Apart (1988)

PG 112 min  -  Drama  -   17 June 1988 (USA)
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A White enclave in Johannesburg, South Africa, in the 1960s. Molly Roth, 13 years old, is the daughter of leftist parents... See full summary »

Director:

Chris Menges

Writer:

Shawn Slovo

Stars:

Barbara Hershey, David Suchet and Jodhi May
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jodhi May Jodhi May ...
Molly Roth
Jeroen Krabbé ...
Gus Roth
Barbara Hershey ...
Diana Roth
Nadine Chalmers Nadine Chalmers ...
Yvonne Abelson
Maria Pilar Maria Pilar ...
Spanish Dance Teacher
Kate Fitzpatrick Kate Fitzpatrick ...
June Abelson
Tim Roth ...
Harold
Phyllis Naidoo Phyllis Naidoo ...
Sareda
Linda Mvusi Linda Mvusi ...
Elsie
Carolyn Clayton-Cragg Carolyn Clayton-Cragg ...
Miriam Roth
Yvonne Bryceland Yvonne Bryceland ...
Bertha
Mackay Tickey Mackay Tickey ...
Milius
Merav Gruer Merav Gruer ...
Jude Roth
Albee Lesotho Albee Lesotho ...
Solomon
Clement Muchachi Clement Muchachi ...
Sipho
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A White enclave in Johannesburg, South Africa, in the 1960s. Molly Roth, 13 years old, is the daughter of leftist parents, and she must piece together what's happening around her when her father disappears one night, barely evading arrest, and, not long after, her mother is detained by the authorities. Some of Molly's White friends turn against her, and her family's friendships with Blacks take on new meaning. Relationships are fragile in the world of apartheid. How will she manage? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Arrest | Friend | Friendship | 13 Year Old | Apartheid  | See more »

Taglines:

South Africa, 1963. A mother's love. A family's courage.

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

UK | Zimbabwe

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Um Mundo à Parte See more »

Filming Locations:

Zimbabwe

Box Office

Gross:

$2,326,900 (USA)
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Atlantic Entertainment Group, British Screen Productions, Channel Four Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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First film of Jude Akuwudike. See more »