The true story of Margaret Humphreys, a Nottingham Social Worker, who uncovered one of the most significant social scandals of recent times: the forced migration of children from the United Kingdom to Commonwealth countries (mainly Australia)together with the appalling abuse and hard labour many suffered at the hands of the institutions entrusted with their care.

Almost single-handedly, against overwhelming odds and with little regard for her own well-being, Margaret succeeded in reuniting thousands of families, brought authorities to account and worldwide attention to an extraordinary miscarriage of justice.

A film that takes us from the streets of Britain to the towns and country of Australia; a story that remains current and provides powerful narrative.

Starring:    Emily Watson, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham

Director:    Jim Loach

[2010] [UK] Cert.15  101mins