Wah-Wah (2006)

  • R
  • 05/12/2006 (US)
  • Drama
  • 2h

Every family has its own language.

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.

Richard E. Grant

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Nicholas Hoult's headshot

Nicholas Hoult

Ralph Compton - 14 years
Gabriel Byrne's headshot

Gabriel Byrne

Harry Compton
Emily Watson's headshot

Emily Watson

Ruby Compton
Julie Walters's headshot

Julie Walters

Gwen Traherne
Miranda Richardson's headshot

Miranda Richardson

Lauren Compton
Celia Imrie's headshot

Celia Imrie

Lady Riva Hardwick
Zac Fox's headshot

Zac Fox

Ralph Compton - 11 years
Julian Wadham's headshot

Julian Wadham

Charles Bingham

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