Joe Connor (
Hugh Dancy) has come to Rwanda because, like thousands of other young westerners, he is certain that the clichéd images of a war-torn, ravaged continent tell only half the story -- and that he can make a difference to the lives of ordinary Africans. The school echoes with laughter and vitality, as Joe inspires his brightest pupil, Marie (Clare-Hope Ashitey), and the other children. It reminds Father Christopher (
John Hurt), the school's headmaster, of how he once was when he arrived in Africa thirty years earlier.
Then, as the country descends into a brutal genocide, the school becomes a haven for the thousands of Rwandans fleeing the violence. Joe burns with a fierce determination to help the refugees and promises Marie that protected as they are by UN soldiers at the school, she will be safe. But slowly surrounding the school are hordes of extremist militia -- baying for blood.
This movie had woke me up form a deep sleep. I came to realised that the world are no longer safe place to live. We can end up like rwanda if people just continue to hate each other and to continue to be greedy.
A great movie!!! Don`t miss this one!!!
This movie offers another perspective on the genocide of Rwanda. We see the dilemma of non-Rwandan residents and their feelings of despair and guilt.