A United Kingdom (2016)

EnglishFilm2016111 minDrama, History★ 6.6/10

The true story of a love that shook an empire

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.

Directed by

Amma Asante

Starring

David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton

Music

Patrick Doyle

Released

2016-11-25

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