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Hortense Joseph arrives in London from Jamaica in 1948 with her life in her suitcase, her heart broken but her resolve intact. Her husband, Gilbert Joseph, returns from the war expecting to be received as a hero, but finds his status as a black man in Britain to be second class. His white landlady, Queenie, raised as a farmer's daughter, befriends Gilbert, and later Hortense, with innocence and courage, until the unexpected arrival of her husband, Bernard, who returns from combat with issues of his own to resolve. Small Island is a courageous story of tender emotion and sparkling wit, of shattering compassion and reckless optimism in the face of insurmountable barriers.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Small Island [DVD] [2010]This is an absolutely amazing story of how Jamaicans viewed Britain before the war, how they served in the military during the war and how they were treated as second class citizens during that conflict, and then when they started to migrate to UK after the war, again how they were treated as menial labour. Absolutely enthralling.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
I had just finished reading Andrea Levy's book when I watched this. So often when books are made into films too much of the story is removed or changed or the actors aren't how you imagined the characters in the book to look like or be. However, this was not the case with this adaptation. I was captivated at how everything I had imagined came to life. Excellent casting played by excellent actors. I would thoroughly recommend this DVD. It's a gripping tale of love, struggle and defiance in the face of adversity. Buy it, you won't be disappointed!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
This is a great movie situated during the second world war. It deals with prejudice,love,forbidden love,joy, sacrifice and loss. It also shows what can be achieved if you have stong inner strength, faith and determination. The end is not what you expect and you are left with a feeling of great love, understanding, sorrow and inner peace. Well worth watching and all the actors are great in their roles.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Brilliant series
Gripping story about the trials and tribulations of families in wartime London. A story that is easy to feel empathy and become engrossed in. Read more
Published 1 month ago by emma
Small Island
I had read the book previously and loved it. I thought the DVD lived up to my expectations of the characters brilliantly. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Carol Hey
Subtitles
I regret there are no English subtitles on this DVD.
It is a film that leaves you reminiscing about the finer side of life.
G.Tremerie.Belgium
It is a film that leaves you reminiscing about the finer side of life.
G.Tremerie.Belgium
Published 4 months ago by Guy Tremerie
Island Heaven
I loved this little gem. The characters were well drawn and played. I'd read the book some time ago and had only just got the chance to see the DVD. Read more
Published 7 months ago by nickyb
Episode one only. Episode two missing
This DVD is only episode one. Only trailers for episode two. I have been unable to get episode two so be warned.
Published 7 months ago by kjm
Engaging, funny and heartbreaking
This is a great film, set in Jamaica and England before and during WW2. There are great themes of love and loss, race, and individuals' search for happiness. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Crime_girl
Wartime Drama
A very good story and well presented along with a good cast. I give this a 5 star rating and well deserved. This is a sad, amusing and believable story.
Published 12 months ago by Jazz
metrop
This dvd story is as it is described on the sleeve and is very easy to watch but you have to concentrate as it goes backwards and forwards in time so if you are not concentrating... Read more
Published 14 months ago by lokue
Wonderful
I loved the book and saw the series on BBC TV. It took a while and people like me to complain before it came out on DVD. I just had to have it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Fit mum
Small Island DVD
Haven't actually watched it yet but my daughter has (A level text) and she enjoyed it. Excellent condition and packaging.
Published 21 months ago by Anne
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