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Wah-Wah

5.82005 · 2h 0m · EN

Drama

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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.

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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

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Zac Fox

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