Plot
The inspiring true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams, the London office worker he married in 1948 in the face of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African governments. Seretse and Ruth defied family, Apartheid and empire - their love triumphed over every obstacle flung in their path and in so doing they transformed their nation and inspired the world.
Cast
David Oyelowo
Seretse Khama
Rosamund Pike
Ruth Williams-Khama
Tom Felton
Rufus Lancaster
Jack Davenport
Sir Alistair Canning
Terry Pheto
Naledi Khama
Laura Carmichael
Muriel Williams
Jessica Oyelowo
Lady Lilly Canning
Vusi Kunene
Tshekedi Khama
Nicholas Lyndhurst
George Williams
Arnold Oceng
Charles
Anastasia Hille
Dot Williams
Charlotte Hope
Olivia Lancaster
Crew
Widens Pkolo Dorsainville
Producer
Amma Asante
Director
Sam McCurdy
Director of Photography
Justin Moore-Lewy
Producer
Rick McCallum
Producer
David Oyelowo
Producer
Charlie Mason
Producer
Patrick Doyle
Original Music Composer
Peter Heslop
Producer
Brunson Green
Producer
Guy Hibbert
Screenplay
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