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Home Away from Home (1993)

Movie ★ 10.0 11 min

Drama

To ease her homesickness Miriam recreates an aspect of home in her suburban British garden. Cultural memory exerts a healing power, combatting cultural appropriation, hostility towards migrants and the rift between Miriam and her Nigerian-British children.

Maureen Blackwood Director Maureen Blackwood Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 2, 1993
Runtime
11 min
IMDb
tt0110046
Language
Studio
Sankofa Film & Video

Themes

Cast

Ellen Thomas Ellen Thomas Miriam Ashabi Ajikawo Fumi Simon Lee Clarke Abe David Boateng Sunny Amy-Jo Lynch Betty Rosemary Da Costa Nigerian Woman Chantelle La Rose 1st Girl Kandiah Binns 2nd Girl Pauline Melville Pauline Melville Neighbour Simon Cuff Simon Cuff Husband Joanna Hole Neighbour

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Frequently asked questions

What is Home Away from Home about?
To ease her homesickness Miriam recreates an aspect of home in her suburban British garden. Cultural memory exerts a healing power, combatting cultural appropriation, hostility towards migrants and the rift between Miriam and her Nigerian-British children.
Who directed Home Away from Home?
Home Away from Home was directed by Maureen Blackwood.
Who stars in Home Away from Home?
Home Away from Home stars Ellen Thomas, Ashabi Ajikawo, Simon Lee Clarke, David Boateng.
When was Home Away from Home released?
Home Away from Home is a 1993 drama film.
Where can I watch Home Away from Home?
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