Uncovering a Hidden History: A Guide to Oranges and Sunshine (2010)
If you’re looking for a film that combines a gripping personal crusade with a shocking historical revelation, Oranges and Sunshine (2010) is a must-watch. Directed by Jim Loach, this powerful drama stars Emily Watson as Margaret Humphreys, a social worker who stumbled upon a secret that two governments had kept hidden for decades. The Story Behind the Film Watch Oranges and Sunshine (2010)
Based on Margaret Humphreys’ 1994 memoir Empty Cradles , the film follows her real-life investigation into the "Home Children" scheme. In the mid-20th century, the British government forcibly relocated approximately 130,000 children from care homes in the UK to various Commonwealth countries, primarily Australia. Uncovering a Hidden History: A Guide to Oranges