A World Apart
"South Africa, 1963. A mother's love. A family's courage."
Originally released in 1988. A World Apart is a drama film. directed by Chris Menges.
Starring Barbara Hershey, David Suchet, and Jeroen Krabbé
Synopsis
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 17, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Atlantic Entertainment Group
- British Screen Productions
- Hippo Entertainment Group
- Working Title Films
- World Apart
- Film4 Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 di...
Who directed A World Apart?
A World Apart was directed by Chris Menges.
How long is A World Apart?
A World Apart has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was A World Apart released?
A World Apart was released on June 17, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A World Apart?
The main cast of A World Apart includes Barbara Hershey, David Suchet, Jeroen Krabbé, Paul Freeman, Tim Roth.