A Home Far Away
Synopsis
The extraordinary destiny of two people. After the Second World War, Lois is an actress in Broadway theatre, television and Hollywood films. Her husband, Edgar Snow, is world famous. A pioneer fascinated by China, he is the first journalist to film and interview Mao Tse-tung. Suspected by the American authorities of Communist sympathies, Ed and Lois are blacklisted. Together with their two small children, they go to Switzerland, mid-way between China and America, where they find a new home. A story of revolution, utopia, disillusionment, and hope.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Entell
- Original Title
- A Home Far Away
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
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What is A Home Far Away about?
The extraordinary destiny of two people. After the Second World War, Lois is an actress in Broadway theatre, television and Hollywood films. Her husband, Edgar Snow, is world famous. A pioneer fascinated by China, he is the first journalist to film and interview Mao Tse-tung. Suspected by the American authorities of Communist sympathies, Ed and Lois are blacklisted. Together with their two small children, they go to Switzerland, mid-way between China and America, where they find a new home. A story of revolution, utopia, disillusionment, and hope.
Who directed A Home Far Away?
A Home Far Away was directed by Peter Entell.
Who stars in A Home Far Away?
The principal cast of A Home Far Away includes Lois Wheeler Snow, Edgar Snow, Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, Richard Nixon.
When was A Home Far Away released and how long is it?
A Home Far Away was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.