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.
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Cast
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Firdaus Kanga
Brit Kotwal
No other roles listed
Souad Faress
Sera Kotwal
Known for
The Sandman
The Spy
Nina Wadia
Dolly Kotwal
Known for
The Sandman
Origin
Khodus Wadia
Sam Kotwal
No other roles listed
Indira Varma
Amy
Known for
Game of Thrones
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Ace Bhatti
Cyrus
Known for
Bohemian Rhapsody
Alex Rider
Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal
Jeroo
Known for
Black
Nisha Nayar
Tina
Also in
Lynley
The Story of Tracy Beaker
Sabira Merchant
Mme. Maneckshaw
Also in
Miss India: The Mystery
Trikal
Pratima Kazmi
Wagh Baba's assistant / Brothel madam
Known for
Badlapur
Ek Hasina Thi
Roger Hammond
Father Ferre
Known for
Around the World in 80 Days
The King's Speech
Meera Syal
Breathing Generator
Known for
The Wheel of Time
Yesterday
Waris Hussein Director · Firdaus Kanga Writer James Welland Cinematographer
United States release October 4, 1997 · Produced in United Kingdom · Production BFI, Arts Council of England
Production
BBC Film
Production
BFI
Production
Arts Council of England
Production
Kennedy Mellor Productions
Production
United Kingdom
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · October 4, 1997
Premiere · Mill Valley Film Festival
United Kingdom · October 2, 1998
Limited theatrical · London
United Kingdom
March 21, 1999 · TV · BBC Two
March 28, 2005 · Physical · DVD
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