Movie

Sixth Happiness

1997★ 4.8 · 41h 37mDrama

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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Cast

Indira Varma
as Amy

Meera Syal
as Breathing Generator

Nina Wadia
as Dolly Kotwal

Ace Bhatti
as Cyrus

Nisha Nayar
as Tina

Roger Hammond
as Father Ferre

Pratima Kazmi
as Brothel Madam

Souad Faress
as Sera Kotwal

Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal
as Bero

Firdaus Kanga
as Brit Kotwal

Khodus Wadia
as Sam Kotwal