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A World Apart

A World Apart

South Africa, 1963. A mother's love. A family's courage.

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: A World Apart
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1988-06-17
  • Runtime: 113 minutes
  • Rating: 6.339/10 (31 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Atlantic Entertainment Group, British Screen Productions, Hippo Entertainment Group, Working Title Films, World Apart, Film4 Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.3896
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Barbara Hershey

Barbara Hershey

as Diana Roth

David Suchet

David Suchet

as Muller

Jeroen Krabbé

Jeroen Krabbé

as Gus Roth

Paul Freeman

Paul Freeman

as Kruger

Tim Roth

Tim Roth

as Harold

Jodhi May

Jodhi May

as Molly Roth

Nadine Chalmers

Nadine Chalmers

as Yvonne Abelson

Maria Pilar

Maria Pilar

as Spanish Dance Teacher

Kate Fitzpatrick

Kate Fitzpatrick

as June Abelson

Phyllis Naidoo

Phyllis Naidoo

as Sareda

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

Official Trailer - A WORLD APART (1988, Barbara Hershey, Jodhi May, Jeroen Krabbé)

External Links

Keywords

south africaapartheidjohannesburg, south africaexilecommunist party1960smother daughter relationship

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A World Apart?

A World Apart is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1988-06-17.

Who are the main actors in A World Apart?

The main cast includes Barbara Hershey, David Suchet, Jeroen Krabbé, Paul Freeman, Tim Roth, .

Where can I watch A World Apart online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if A World Apart is available.

Is A World Apart based on a true story?

South Africa, 1963. A mother's love. A family's courage.

What is the IMDb rating of A World Apart?

A World Apart has an IMDb rating of 6.339/10 based on 31 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of A World Apart?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for A World Apart?

The soundtrack was composed by Atlantic Entertainment Group, British Screen Productions, Hippo Entertainment Group, Working Title Films, World Apart, Film4 Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was A World Apart filmed?

A World Apart was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is A World Apart?

The total runtime of A World Apart is 113 minutes.

Is A World Apart suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to A World Apart?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to A World Apart.

Does A World Apart have a post-credit scene?

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