Wondrous Oblivion
“A wide-eyed boy in a narrow-minded world.”
Synopsis
David Wiseman is eleven years old and mad about cricket. He has all the kit but none of the skill. When a Jamaican family moves in next door the father starts giving cricket lessons to David, and becomes close to David's mother. But this is 1960's London, and when the locals start making life difficult for the new arrivals, David has to choose between fitting in and standing up for his new friends.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Morrison
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Morrison
- Original Score
- Ilona Sekacz
- Original Title
- Wondrous Oblivion
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Morrison
Paul Morrison
Ilona Sekacz
Nina Kellgren
David Freeman
Kevin Loader, Jonny Persey, Michael Kuhn
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Morrison
Writer
Paul Morrison
Director
Anushia Nieradzik
Costume Design
Ilona Sekacz
Original Music Composer
Eve Stewart
Production Design
David Freeman
Editor
Jonny Persey
Producer
Nina Kellgren
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wondrous Oblivion
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What is Wondrous Oblivion about?
David Wiseman is eleven years old and mad about cricket. He has all the kit but none of the skill. When a Jamaican family moves in next door the father starts giving cricket lessons to David, and becomes close to David's mother. But this is 1960's London, and when the locals start making life difficult for the new arrivals, David has to choose between fitting in and standing up for his new friends.
Who directed Wondrous Oblivion?
Wondrous Oblivion was directed by Paul Morrison.
Who stars in Wondrous Oblivion?
The principal cast of Wondrous Oblivion includes Sam Smith, Emily Woof, Stanley Townsend, Delroy Lindo, Leagh Conwell.
When was Wondrous Oblivion released and how long is it?
Wondrous Oblivion was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Wondrous Oblivion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wondrous Oblivion was composed by Ilona Sekacz.