Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit (1989– )

Jessica's extraordinarily strong will and heart enables her to rebel against her fanatical, cult-like upbringing. From seven to seventeen Jess is brainwashed to be one of the 'saved', to ... See full summary »

Stars:

Charlotte Coleman, Mark Aspinall, Emily Aston

9 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Charlotte Coleman	...	Jess
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Mark Aspinall	...	Ian
Emily Aston	...	Small Jess
Sharon Bower	...	Mrs. Vole
Cathryn Bradshaw	...	Melanie
Kay Clayton	...	Gypsy Woman
Kenneth Cranham	...	Pastor Finch
Freda Dowie	...	Mrs. Green
James Duggan	...	Second fisherman
Pam Ferris	...	Mrs. Arkwright
Peter Gordon	...	William
Richard Henders	...	Graham
Barbara Hicks	...	Cissy
Celia Imrie	...	Miss Jewsbury
Ken Kitson	...	First fisherman

Storyline

Jessica's extraordinarily strong will and heart enables her to rebel against her fanatical, cult-like upbringing. From seven to seventeen Jess is brainwashed to be one of the 'saved', to devote her life to Jesus, to follow the discriminatory teachings of Pastor Finch and his understanding of Revelations. As her warm personality dictates she succeeds in fitting into this regime and spreads the word of Jesus in a fairly content manner. But when her friendship with Melanie develops into something a little more 'unnatural' she easily realizes the error of the Pastors teachings. The girls are subjected to terrible treatment to convince them to repent.

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Plot Keywords:

friendship | overbearing mother | funeral | preacher | ice cream truck | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 January 1990 (UK)

Also Known As:

A narancs nem az egyetlen gyümölcs

Filming Locations:

Accrington, Lancashire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

55 min 55 min (3 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 17 March 2010 (2010)

User Reviews

Exceptional Film

Magnificently crafted film involving a young adopted girl's coming of age, under the authority of her priggish and religiously fanatical mother. At times, moving, stark and horrifying. It also portrays wonderful strength in the face of adversity, and the extraordinary power of being able to forgive. The acting is first rate, all the way around, and the end truly left me wishing that a sequel had been on tap.