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A United Kingdom
The true story of a love that shook an empire
Overview
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 Date
2016-11-25
Runtime
111 min
Rating
⭐ 6.7 (540 votes)
Genres
Drama, History
Languages
English
Country
Czech Republic, France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Production Companies
Pathé
Yoruba SaxonHarbinger Pictures
Perfect Weekend
Film United
Canal+
Ciné+
BBC Film
Ingenious Media
Fox Searchlight Pictures
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