Plot
Set at the end of the 1960s, as Swaziland is about to receive independence from United Kingdom, the film follows the young Ralph Compton, at 12, through his parents' traumatic separation, till he's 14.
Cast
Nicholas Hoult
Ralph Compton - 14 years
Gabriel Byrne
Harry Compton
Emily Watson
Ruby Compton
Julie Walters
Gwen Traherne
Miranda Richardson
Lauren Compton
Celia Imrie
Lady Riva Hardwick
Zac Fox
Ralph Compton - 11 years
Julian Wadham
Charles Bingham
Fenella Woolgar
June Broughton
John Matshikiza
Dr. Zim Mzimba
Sid Mitchell
Vernon
John Carlisle
Sir Giffard Hardwick
Crew
Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar
Producer
Richard E. Grant
Director
Pierre Kubel
Producer
Pierre Aïm
Director of Photography
Richard E. Grant
Screenplay
Jeff Abberley
Producer
Chris Curling
Producer
Patrick Doyle
Original Music Composer
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