

17/08/2005
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.

Nicholas Hoult
as Ralph Compton - 14 years

Gabriel Byrne
as Harry Compton

Emily Watson
as Ruby Compton

Julie Walters
as Gwen Traherne

Miranda Richardson
as Lauren Compton

Celia Imrie
as Lady Riva Hardwick

Zac Fox
as Ralph Compton - 11 years

Julian Wadham
as Charles Bingham

Fenella Woolgar
as June Broughton

John Matshikiza
as Dr. Zim Mzimba

Sid Mitchell
as Vernon

John Carlisle
as Sir Giffard Hardwick

Mathokoza Sibiya
as Dozen

Sindisiswe Nxumalo
as Regina

Michael Richard
as Tobias

Caroline Smart
as Taj

Ian Roberts
as John Traherne

Olivia Grant
as Monica

Sibusiso Mamba
as Father Ndlovu

Tony Hatton
as Mr. Parker

Clare Marshall
as Mrs. Malaga

Kim Borrell
as Bunny

Angus Imrie
as Boy in Crowd
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