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Wondrous Oblivion

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Wondrous Oblivion
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PG,1hr 46min
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July 21, 2006
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Palm Pictures
Synopsis: Writer/director Paul Morrison, who directed the cross-cultural period drama Solomon and Gaenor, returns to similar ground, though in a lighter vein, with Wondrous Oblivion. Sam Smith stars as David Wiseman, a Jewish boy living in London in 1960 who dreams of being a world-class athlete. David is totally obsessed with cricket, and loves playing, even though he is one of the worst players at his school. His parents, Ruth (Emily Woof of The Full Monty) and Victor (Stanley Townsend), are struggling with ... Full Synopsis
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If writer-director Paul Morrison's film traces a predictable arc from racial unease to acceptance, it's often winning--and sometimes tough-minded--in the details. Full Review
Metascore
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61
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
David Wiseman
Dennis Samuels
Ruth Wiseman
Victor Wiseman
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