Wah-Wah
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. The film is largely based on Richard E. Grant's own experiences as a teenager in Swaziland, where his father was head of education for the British government administration.
Drama
Reeleyes Film, Wah Film Productions Ltd., Scion Films, Loma Nasha
Gabriel Byrne as Harry Compton, Emily Watson as Ruby Compton, Julie Walters as Gwen Traherne, Nicholas Hoult as Ralph Compton - 14 years, Miranda Richardson as Lauren Compton, Celia Imrie as Lady Riva Hardwick, Zac Fox as Ralph Compton - 11 years, Julian Wadham as Charles Bingham, Fenella Woolgar as June Broughton, John Matshikiza as Dr. Zim Mzimba, Sid Mitchell as Vernon, John Carlisle as Sir Giffard Hardwick, Mathokoza Sibiya as Dozen, Sindisiswe Nxumalo as Regina, Michael Richard as Tobias, Caroline Smart as Taj, Ian Roberts as John Traherne, Olivia Grant as Monica, Sibusiso Mamba as Father Ndlovu, Tony Hatton as Mr. Parker, Clare Marshall as Mrs. Malaga, Kim Borrell as Bunny