Heaven On Earth (1987)
1987 · Drama, TV Movie
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
An armful of destitute orphans transported to the New World at the turn of the century. This is the turbulent and moving story of four British 'bricks for Empire building' - based on the memoirs of some of the 100,000 'home children' who helped build the new Canada.
Director: Allan Kroeker
Writers: Margaret Atwood, Peter Pearson
Cinematography: Rodney Charters
Editor: Lara Mazur
Cast
R.H. Thomson as Wilf HawthorneJan Austin as Catherine HawthorneSarah Polley as Becky HawthorneNathan Adamson as Joe HawthorneFiona Reid as Abigail HawthorneSian Leisa Davies as Megan DaviesAmos Crawley as Robin DaviesCedric Smith as Mr. MacDonaldMaureen McRae as Mrs. MacDonaldHuw Davies as Gareth AndrewsTorquil Campbell as Len HawkinsDavid Hughes as Arnold CroftMore like this
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