The Flame Trees of Thika (1981)

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.

Genres: Drama

Stars: Hayley Mills, Holly Aird, David Robb, Ben Cross, Sharon Maughan

First Air Date: 1981-09-01

Country: GB

Rating: 7 / 10 (2 votes)