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About
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.
Theatrical
May 12, 2006
DVD / Blu-ray
Nov 21, 2006
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Studio
Reeleyes Film, Wah Film Productions Ltd., Scion Films, Loma Nasha
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Cast
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Nicholas Hoult
Ralph Compton - 14 years
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Gabriel Byrne
Harry Compton
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Emily Watson
Ruby Compton
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Julie Walters
Gwen Traherne
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Miranda Richardson
Lauren Compton
C
Celia Imrie
Lady Riva Hardwick
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Zac Fox
Ralph Compton - 11 years
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Julian Wadham
Charles Bingham
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Fenella Woolgar
June Broughton
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John Matshikiza
Dr. Zim Mzimba
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Sid Mitchell
Vernon
J
John Carlisle
Sir Giffard Hardwick
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Michael Richard
Tobias
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Ian Roberts
John Traherne
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Olivia Grant
Monica
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Sibusiso Mamba
Father Ndlovu
C
Clare Marshall
Mrs. Malaga
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Angus Imrie
Boy in Crowd
