| Release Date: | May 2005 |
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| Genre: | Drama |
| Awards: | 4 nominations |
| Cast: | Gabriel Byrne (Harry Compton), Emily Watson (Ruby Compton), Julie Walters (Gwen Traherne), Nicholas Hoult (Ralph Compton - 14 years), Miranda Richardson (Lauren Compton), Zac Fox (Ralph Compton - 11 years old), Celia Imrie (Lady Riva Hardwick), Julian Wadham (Charles Bingham), Fenella Woolgar (June Broughton), John Matshikiza (Dr. Zim Mzimba), Sid Mitchell (Vernon), John Carlisle (Sir Gifford 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 (uncredited)) |
Set at the end of the '60s, as Swaziland is about to receive independence from Great Britain, the film follows the young Ralph Compton, at 12, through his parents' traumatic separation, till he's 14. It is written and directed by Richard E Grant, and based on true events from Richard E Grant's childhood.
