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A World Apart
1988·Movie
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Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking
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South Africa, 1963. A mother's love. A family's courage.
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?
Historical DramaApartheid EraPolitical PersecutionComing-of-Age StoryFamily ResilienceSocial JusticeSouth African CinemaEmotional & PoignantChild's PerspectiveHuman Rights
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Is A World Apart worth watching?
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GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (75).
Is A World Apart okay for kids?
PGViolenceDisturbing imagery
Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Is A World Apart plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.