Drama /

Score: 60%( 34 votes )

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.

Cast:

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