Review of Oranges and Sunshine (2010) by Anna — 08 Jul 2011

A difficult story very well told. Very moving performances especially by Emily Watson.

This review of Oranges and Sunshine (2010) was written by Anna on 08 Jul 2011.

Oranges and Sunshine has generally received positive reviews.

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In Oranges and Sunshine, Margaret Humphreys(Emily Watson) is a social worker in Nottingham, England in 1986 who is first seen in assisting…

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