Sixth Happiness
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Sixth Happiness

1997·97 min
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.
Genres:
Drama
Original Title
Sixth Happiness
Original Language
English
Production Country
United Kingdom
Release Date
10/04/1997