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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
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Storyline
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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