Home Away from Home (1993)
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.
Director: Maureen Blackwood
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: January 2, 1993
Cast
- 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 - Neighbour
- Simon Cuff - Husband
Screenplay
Cinematography: Henry Braham
Editing: Paul Hodgson
Production: Sankofa Film & Video
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Maureen Blackwood
More Films in Genre: Drama
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, Amy-Jo Lynch, Rosemary Da Costa.
- How long is Home Away from Home?
- Home Away from Home has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Home Away from Home?
- Home Away from Home is a Drama film.
- Where was Home Away from Home produced?
- Home Away from Home was produced in United Kingdom.