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.

Cast

Nicholas Hoult

as Ralph Compton - 14 years

Gabriel Byrne

as Harry Compton

Emily Watson

as Ruby Compton

Julie Walters

as Gwen Traherne

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

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