Sixth Happiness (movie)

Sixth Happiness (movie)

  • User score: 4
  • Production country: United Kingdom
  • Producer: Waris Hussein
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release date: 10/4/1997
  • Run time: 97 min.

Movie description

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.

Actors

Firdaus Kanga

Firdaus Kanga

Role(s): Brit Kotwal

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Souad Faress

Souad Faress

Role(s): Sera Kotwal

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Nina Wadia

Nina Wadia

Role(s): Dolly Kotwal

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Khodus Wadia

Khodus Wadia

Role(s): Sam Kotwal

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Indira Varma

Indira Varma

Role(s): Amy

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