A United Kingdom

★6.6·00·2016·1h 51m

The inspiring true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams, the London office worker he married in 1948 in the face of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African governments. Seretse and Ruth defied family, Apartheid and empire - their love triumphed over every obstacle flung in their path and in so doing they transformed their nation and inspired the world.

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David Oyelowo
David Oyelowo Seretse Khama
Rosamund Pike
Rosamund Pike Ruth Williams-Khama
Tom Felton
Tom Felton Rufus Lancaster
Jack Davenport
Jack Davenport Sir Alistair Canning
Terry Pheto
Terry Pheto Naledi Khama
Laura Carmichael
Laura Carmichael Muriel Williams
Jessica Oyelowo
Jessica Oyelowo Lady Lilly Canning
Vusi Kunene
Vusi Kunene Tshekedi Khama
Nicholas Lyndhurst
Nicholas Lyndhurst George Williams
Arnold Oceng
Arnold Oceng Charles

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The true story of a love that shook an empire

★6.6· 2016· 1h 51m· Drama, History

The inspiring true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams, the London office worker he married in 1948 in the face of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African governments. Seretse and Ruth defied family, Apartheid and empire - their love triumphed over every obstacle flung in their path and in so doing they transformed their nation and inspired the world.

Release date25 Nov 2016
DirectorAmma Asante
LanguageEN
StatusReleased

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