Sixth Happiness

Oct 4, 1997

1h 37m

★ 4.0

Overview

Waris Hussein’s acclaimed drama is based on the autobiography of Firdaus Kanga, who stars in the lead role of Brit, a young man born with brittle bone disease, which causes him to have never grown beyond four feet tall. The film follows his sexual awakening whilst his family simultaneously disintegrates all around him. An extremely moving drama confronting stereotypes around disability, sexuality and race, featuring a powerhouse performance from Kanga.

Genres

Drama

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Cast

Brit Kotwal

Firdaus Kanga

Sera Kotwal

Souad Faress

Dolly Kotwal

Nina Wadia

Sam Kotwal

Khodus Wadia

Amy

Indira Varma

Cyrus

Ace Bhatti

Bero

Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal

Tina

Nisha Nayar

Brothel Madam

Pratima Kazmi

Father Ferre

Roger Hammond

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