The Flame Trees of Thika
4
Drama
1981
60 min
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Elspeth and her unconventional parents decide to settle down in Kenya and begin a coffee plantation. This is a time of discovery for Elspeth, as she encounters the incredible beauty and cruelty of nature, and new friendships with both Africans and British expatriates. A side plot involves the beautiful and bored British Lettice Palmer who enters into an affair with a handsome safari guide. Eventually, however, the excitement of Elspeth's life is disrupted by the onset of WW I, and the changes it brings.
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"Surprising lovely find. It is a fun watch with mostly good happening even when it gets serious some times. It was fun to see Dr. Clarkson from Downton Abbey who plays Robin in this show. I liked it, especially Haley Mills' character but sometimes I wish she would speak out against the racism that some of the characters show in this TV show. The funny thing is that I mentioned Downton Abbey and this period television story takes place at the same time as Downton Abbey but in Kenya Africa. There are lots of learning problems for the main family to contend with. I enjoyed this one a lot."
Jen And
