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★ 5.8/10•2005•2h 0m•R•Drama

Every family has its own language.

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.

Richard E. Grant · Screenplay

Richard E. Grant · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime2h 0m
LanguageEN
Release DateAug 17, 2005

Actors

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

Sid Mitchell

Vernon

John Carlisle

John Carlisle

Sir Giffard Hardwick

Mathokoza Sibiya

Dozen

Sindisiswe Nxumalo

Regina

Michael Richard

Michael Richard

Tobias

Caroline Smart

Taj

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