adultery,brain tumor,alcoholism,divorce,1960s,swaziland

Wah-Wah (2005)

Poster for Wah-Wah

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Richard E. Grant
  • Profile picture of Nicholas Hoult
    Ralph Compton - 14 years Nicholas Hoult
  • Profile picture of Gabriel Byrne
    Harry Compton Gabriel Byrne
  • Profile picture of Emily Watson
    Ruby Compton Emily Watson
  • Profile picture of Julie Walters
    Gwen Traherne Julie Walters
  • Profile picture of Miranda Richardson
    Lauren Compton Miranda Richardson
  • Profile picture of Celia Imrie
    Lady Riva Hardwick Celia Imrie
  • Profile picture of Julian Wadham
    Charles Bingham Julian Wadham
  • Profile picture of Fenella Woolgar
    June Broughton Fenella Woolgar

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Keywords

  • adultery
  • brain tumor
  • alcoholism
  • divorce
  • 1960s
  • swaziland