Sixth Happiness (1997)

Sixth Happiness (1997)

1997-10-04 United Kingdom 97 Min. PG-13
4 2 votes

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.

Cast

Firdaus Kanga is Brit Kotwal
Brit Kotwal
Souad Faress is Sera Kotwal
Sera Kotwal
Nina Wadia is Dolly Kotwal
Dolly Kotwal
Khodus Wadia is Sam Kotwal
Sam Kotwal
Indira Varma is Amy
Amy
Ace Bhatti is Cyrus
Cyrus
Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal is Bero
Bero
Nisha Nayar is Tina
Tina
Pratima Kazmi is Brothel Madam
Brothel Madam
Roger Hammond is Father Ferre
Father Ferre

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