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"Every family has its own language."

2005

2h 0m

5.8(40 votes)

Drama

Overview

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.

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Scion Films

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Nicholas Hoult

Nicholas Hoult

Ralph Compton - 14 years

Gabriel Byrne

Gabriel Byrne

Harry Compton

Emily Watson

Emily Watson

Ruby Compton

Julie Walters

Julie Walters

Gwen Traherne

Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson

Lauren Compton

Celia Imrie

Celia Imrie

Lady Riva Hardwick

Zac Fox

Ralph Compton - 11 years

Julian Wadham

Julian Wadham

Charles Bingham

Fenella Woolgar

Fenella Woolgar

June Broughton

John Matshikiza

John Matshikiza

Dr. Zim Mzimba

Creative team

Directed by: Richard E. Grant
Written by: Richard E. Grant
Produced by: Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar
Pierre Kubel

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