CinemaOSMovie · 1998 · 1h 37m

Sixth Happiness

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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.

Directed byWaris Hussein

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
EN
Released
October 2, 1998
Studios
BBC FilmBFIArts Council of England

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

Firdaus Kanga

Brit Kotwal

Souad Faress

Souad Faress

Sera Kotwal

Nina Wadia

Nina Wadia

Dolly Kotwal

Khodus Wadia

Sam Kotwal

Indira Varma

Indira Varma

Amy

Ace Bhatti

Ace Bhatti

Cyrus

Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal

Jeroo

Nisha Nayar

Nisha Nayar

Tina

Sabira Merchant

Mme. Maneckshaw

Pratima Kazmi

Pratima Kazmi

Wagh Baba's assistant / Brothel madam

Creative team
Directed by
Waris Hussein
Waris Hussein
Written by
Firdaus Kanga
Produced by
Tatiana Kennedy

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