Sixth Happiness

• 4.0 Drama
• 1997-10-04
• 97 minutes mins

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.

Starring:

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

Director:

Waris Hussein

Writer:

Firdaus Kanga