A World Apart
A World Apart (1988) is a drama film, directed by Chris Menges. It stars Barbara Hershey and David Suchet. It explores the fragility and strength of family ties. The 113-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.
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What A World Apart Is 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?
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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.
Where can I watch A World Apart?
A World Apart is available to watch on digital platforms such as Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is A World Apart?
A World Apart runs for 113 minutes (1h 53m).
When did A World Apart come out?
A World Apart was released in 1988.
Who directed A World Apart?
A World Apart was directed by Chris Menges.
Who stars in A World Apart?
A World Apart stars Barbara Hershey, David Suchet, Jeroen Krabbé, Paul Freeman.
What is A World Apart's rating?
A World Apart holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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