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Wah-Wah 2005 Directed by Richard E. Grant

Every family has its own language.

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.

Language English
Spoken Language English
Release Date 17 August 2005
120 mins
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
John Carlisle Sir Giffard Hardwick
Ian Roberts John Traherne
Sibusiso Mamba Father Ndlovu
Tony Hatton Mr. Parker
Clare Marshall Mrs. Malaga
Angus Imrie Boy in Crowd