Wah-Wah

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.

Drama

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)

Mathokoza Sibiya

(Dozen)

Sindisiswe Nxumalo

(Regina)

Michael Richard

(Tobias)

Caroline Smart

(Taj)

Ian Roberts

(John Traherne)

Olivia Grant

(Monica)

Sibusiso Mamba

(Father Ndlovu)

Tony Hatton

(Mr. Parker)

Clare Marshall

(Mrs. Malaga)

Kim Borrell

(Bunny)

Angus Imrie

(Boy in Crowd)