Land Of Thirst
Synopsis
Pereceval Gibbon's classic novel Margaret Harding, Land of Thirst arrives on the big screen courtesy of director Meg Rickards. Khanyiso Phalo was the son of an African chief. As a young boy, Khanyiso was separated from his family by British soldiers and sent to study medicine in England. Years later, in 1913, Khanyiso returns to Africa at the height of racist Colonial rule. There, he meets and falls in love with an English woman named Margaret Harding. Their romance violently protested by scornful settlers and vicious soldiers alike, the couple resorts to hiding, lying, and cheating in order to keep their love alive and escape the people who would see them killed.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Meg Rickards
- Screenplay & Story
- Meg Rickards
- Original Title
- Land Of Thirst
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Meg Rickards
Meg Rickards
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Meg Rickards
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Frequently Asked Questions About Land Of Thirst
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What is Land Of Thirst about?
Pereceval Gibbon's classic novel Margaret Harding, Land of Thirst arrives on the big screen courtesy of director Meg Rickards. Khanyiso Phalo was the son of an African chief. As a young boy, Khanyiso was separated from his family by British soldiers and sent to study medicine in England. Years later, in 1913, Khanyiso returns to Africa at the height of racist Colonial rule. There, he meets and falls in love with an English woman named Margaret Harding. Their romance violently protested by scornful settlers and vicious soldiers alike, the couple resorts to hiding, lying, and cheating in order to keep their love alive and escape the people who would see them killed.
Who directed Land Of Thirst?
Land Of Thirst was directed by Meg Rickards.
Who stars in Land Of Thirst?
The principal cast of Land Of Thirst includes Warrick Grier, Hlomla Dandala, Terry Norton, Susan Danford, Stephen Jennings.
When was Land Of Thirst released and how long is it?
Land Of Thirst was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.