Wah-Wah
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Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
120 min
Release Date
2005-08-17
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
36
Vote Average
5.972
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
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