Sixth Happiness (1997)
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.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.854 |
Directed By
Waris Hussein
Crew
James Welland
Dominique Le Gendre
Laurence Méry-Clark
Tatiana Kennedy
Waris Hussein
Firdaus Kanga
TOP CAST
Firdaus Kanga
Brit Kotwal
Souad Faress
Sera Kotwal
Nina Wadia
Dolly Kotwal
Khodus Wadia
Sam Kotwal
Indira Varma
Amy
Ace Bhatti
Cyrus
Nisha Nayar
Tina
Pratima Kazmi
Brothel Madam
Roger Hammond
Father Ferre
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