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Wah-Wah

Wah-Wah

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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.

Directed by Richard E. Grant
Written by Richard E. Grant
Produced by Jeff Abberley, Pierre Kubel, Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar
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Top Cast

Nicholas Hoult

Nicholas Hoult

Ralph Compton - 14 years

Gabriel Byrne

Gabriel Byrne

Harry Compton

Emily Watson

Emily Watson

Ruby Compton

Julie Walters

Julie Walters

Gwen Traherne

Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson

Lauren Compton

Celia Imrie

Celia Imrie

Lady Riva Hardwick

Z

Zac Fox

Ralph Compton - 11 years

Julian Wadham

Julian Wadham

Charles Bingham

Fenella Woolgar

Fenella Woolgar

June Broughton

John Matshikiza

John Matshikiza

Dr. Zim Mzimba

Themes & Keywords

adulterybrain tumoralcoholismdivorce1960sswaziland

About Wah-Wah

Wah-Wah is a drama film released in 2005 exploring themes of adultery, brain tumor, alcoholism, divorce, 1960s, swaziland. Directed by Richard E. Grant, it stars Nicholas Hoult, Gabriel Byrne, Emily Watson. 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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