Set at the end of the ‘60s, as Swaziland is about to receive independence from Great Britain, the film follows the young Ralph Compton, at 12, through his parents’ traumatic separation, till he’s 14. It is written and directed by Richard E Grant, and based on true events from Richard E Grant’s childhood.

Starring:

Gabriel Byrne, Nicholas Hoult, Miranda Richardson, Emily Watson

Genre:

Drama, Comedy