A World Apart
“South Africa, 1963. A mother's love. A family's courage.”
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?
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Official Trailer - A WORLD APART (1988, Barbara Hershey, Jodhi May, Jeroen Krabbé)
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-24
Top Cast
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Barbara Hershey
Diana Roth
David Suchet
Muller
Jeroen Krabbé
Gus Roth
Paul Freeman
Kruger
Tim Roth
Harold
Jodhi May
Molly Roth
Nadine Chalmers
Yvonne Abelson
Maria Pilar
Spanish Dance Teacher
Kate Fitzpatrick
June Abelson
Phyllis Naidoo
Sareda
Linda Mvusi
Elsie
Carolyn Clayton-Cragg
Miriam Roth
Yvonne Bryceland
Bertha
Mackay Tickey
Milius
Merav Gruer
Jude Roth
Albee Lesotho
Solomon
Clement Muchachi
Sipho
Esma Levend
Whitworth
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 17, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 29, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Menges
- Screenplay & Story
- Shawn Slovo
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- A World Apart
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Atlantic Entertainment Group, British Screen Productions, Working Title
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Menges
Shawn Slovo
Hans Zimmer
Peter Biziou
Nicolas Gaster
Tim Bevan, Graham Bradstreet, Sarah Radclyffe
Department Leadership Roster
Shawn Slovo
Writer
Chris Menges
Director
Nicolas Gaster
Editor
Peter Biziou
Director of Photography
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Brian Morris
Production Design
Sarah Radclyffe
Producer
Nic Ede
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A World Apart
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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?
Who directed A World Apart?
A World Apart was directed by Chris Menges.
Who stars in A World Apart?
The principal cast of A World Apart includes Barbara Hershey, David Suchet, Jeroen Krabbé, Paul Freeman, Tim Roth.
When was A World Apart released and how long is it?
A World Apart was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for A World Apart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A World Apart was composed by Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A World Apart?
A World Apart holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).