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On the eve of his return from his studies, prince Seretse Khama falls in love with Ruth, a white woman from south London. Bringing Ruth home causes a major international outcry.
1947. On the eve of his return from his studies in London to Bechuanaland where he is to become king, Prince Seretse Khama falls in love and marries Ruth Williams, a white woman from south London. Bringing Ruth home causes a major international outcry, not least with the British Protectorate, who are concerned not to upset the neighbouring country of South Africa, who are about to implement apartheid, but with his uncle - the regent who is horrified by the break in his country's tradition. Facing obstacles from all sides, the couple find comfort in the love they share for each other. Based on a true story.
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Music Played
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Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
No Baby, Nobody But You
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Louis Armstrong
I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)
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Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra
Down South Camp Meeting
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Yoo Se Yun
Forbidden Kyung Ho
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Amazing Karaoke
Titanium
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Jo Stafford
Sometimes I'm happy
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Tina Turner & Elisa
Teach Me Again
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Julee Cruise
Questions In A World of Blue
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Seretse Khama | David Oyelowo |
Ruth Willimas | Rosamund Pike |
Rufus Lancaster | Tom Felton |
Sir Alistair Canning | Jack Davenport |
Muriel | Laura Carmichael |
Naledi Khama | Terry Pheto |
Lady Lilly Canning | Jessica Oyelowo |
Tshekedi Khama | Vusi Kunene |
George Williams | Nicholas Lyndhurst |
Charles | Arnold Oceng |
Director | Amma Asante |
Writer | Guy Hibbert |
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