
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
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
Crew

Richard E. Grant
Director, Screenplay
Isabelle Dedieu
Editor

Pierre Aïm
Director of Photography
Jeremy Nathan
Executive Producer
Julia Blackman
Executive Producer

Joel Phiri
Executive Producer

Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar
Producer
Pierre Kubel
Producer
Jeff Abberley
Producer
Chris Curling
Producer

Pascal Ralite
Line Producer
Gary Williamson
Production Design
Celestia Fox
Casting
Sheena Napier
Costume Design
Richard Field
Assistant Art Director

Patrick Doyle
Original Music Composer
Ollie Novadnieks
Set Decoration
Ray Berman
Art Direction
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