Sixth Happiness

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

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