The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Carrie's War is an adaptation of a 1973 children's novel by Nina Bawden, set during the Second World War and following two evacuees, Carrie and her younger brother Nick.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Michael CromptonScreenplay
- Coky GiedroycDirector
Cast
- Keeley FawcettCarrie Willow
- Jack StanleyNick Willow
- Karen MeagherMrs. Watkins
- Eddie CooperAlbert Sandwich
- David PrinceBilletting officer
- Lesley SharpLouisa Evans, aka 'Aunty Lou'
- Alun ArmstrongMr. Samuel Evans
- Robert PageMinister
- Jamie BeddardMister Johnny
- Geraldine McEwanMrs. Dilys Gotobed
- Hermione GullifordNick's teacher
- Marlene GriffithsMrs. Jenkins
Stills
Themes
walessibling relationshipworld war iievacuationbased on children's bookwoman director1940sbrother sister relationshipchildren in wartime