youmike
Joined Apr 2006
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If you can get hold of a copy of this series it will show an aspect of British history rarely referred to. I was brought up in London in the 1940s and I go back to the series to remind myself how different life was for my mother. She worked in the Bank of England, but stood to lose her job if she got married. This TV series underlines the discrimination that was accepted at that time as unchangeable.
Don't be put off because the film has an Afrikaans sound track. The English sub-titles are more than adequate. Above all don't try to guess what's going to happen. The story line is pretty simple but there are so many twists and turns with bizarre characters twisting their way through that you'd never get it right. Add to that the visual beauty of Knysna and you've got a winning formula. I wouldn't be able to single out any of the cast as best. The director has melded them i to a hilarious group. The final scene is just that - a beautifully balanced climax. Finally, what a pleasure to have no violence, sex I'm prepared to bet you come out feeling refreshed -I certainly did.