A World Apart (1988)
A World Apart is a 1988 drama movie directed by Chris Menges, with a running time of 1h 53m. It stars Barbara Hershey, David Suchet and Jeroen Krabbé.
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?
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What is A World Apart about?
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?
When was A World Apart released?
A World Apart was released on 17 June 1988.
How long is A World Apart?
A World Apart runs 1h 53m.
Who made A World Apart?
A World Apart was directed by Chris Menges.
Where can I watch A World Apart?
A World Apart is available on Fandango At Home.
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Cast
- Barbara Hershey as Diana Roth
- David Suchet as Muller
- Jeroen Krabbé as Gus Roth
- Paul Freeman as Kruger
- Tim Roth as Harold
- Jodhi May as Molly Roth
- Nadine Chalmers as Yvonne Abelson
- Maria Pilar as Spanish Dance Teacher
- Kate Fitzpatrick as June Abelson
- Phyllis Naidoo as Sareda
- Linda Mvusi as Elsie
- Carolyn Clayton-Cragg as Miriam Roth