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Small Island

20091 season
IMDb 7.5

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"War, romance, infidelity and social unrest."

Follow three intricately connected stories of Jamaicans and Londoners involved in World War Two. Hortense yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer, and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots. Hope and humanity meet stubborn reality as we trace the tangled history of Jamaica and the UK.

Drama
London, EnglandBased On Novel Or BookWorld War IiJamaicaMiniseries1940s

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What is Small Island (2009) about?

Follow three intricately connected stories of Jamaicans and Londoners involved in World War Two. Hortense yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer, and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots. Hope and humanity meet stubborn reality as we trace the tangled history of Jamaica and the UK.

Who stars in Small Island?

Small Island stars David Oyelowo (Gilbert), Ashley Walters (Michael), Benedict Cumberbatch (Bernard), Naomie Harris (Hortense), Ruth Wilson (Queenie).

How many seasons does Small Island have?

Small Island has 1 seasons. There are 2 episodes in total.

Is Small Island worth watching?

Small Island holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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