Oxford Playscripts: Cry, The Beloved Country
by Roy Sargeant

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Synopsis

Set in South Africa, this story tells of a father's search for his son, a terrible discovery, and the fate of their village in rural KwaZulu Natal.

It provides lots of opportunity to discuss issues such as family relationships, human suffering and racial reconciliation.

The film version allows students to incorporate media study.

Performance

Cast

A medium cast size of 13 total roles, 3 female and 10 male roles.

Publication

Year Published
2008
ISBN 10
0198326955
ISBN 13
9780198326953
Binding
Paperback
Print Length
112 pages
Language
English
Print
Oxford Playscripts: Cry, The Beloved Country is a British adaptation play written by and published by Oxford University Press in 2008. The print edition has an ISBN-13 of 9780198326953 and an ISBN-10 of 0198326955.

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