The Hummingbird Tree
Synopsis
Set in 1946 in Trinidad. Tells the story of the friendship between Alan, the 12-year-old son of well-off Catholic parents, and Jaillin and Kaiser, two local East Indian children.
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The Hummingbird Tree (1992)
Type: Featurette • Published 2014-06-12
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BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noella Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Falla, Ian McDonald
- Original Title
- The Hummingbird Tree
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- BBC Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noella Smith
Jonathan Falla, Ian McDonald
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Noella Smith
Director
Jonathan Falla
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hummingbird Tree
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What is The Hummingbird Tree about?
Set in 1946 in Trinidad. Tells the story of the friendship between Alan, the 12-year-old son of well-off Catholic parents, and Jaillin and Kaiser, two local East Indian children.
Who directed The Hummingbird Tree?
The Hummingbird Tree was directed by Noella Smith.
Who stars in The Hummingbird Tree?
The principal cast of The Hummingbird Tree includes Patrick Bergin, Susan Wooldridge, Tom Beasley, Desha Penco, Sunil Y. Ramjitsingh.
When was The Hummingbird Tree released and how long is it?
The Hummingbird Tree was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Is The Hummingbird Tree based on a book or true story?
The Hummingbird Tree is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ian McDonald".