Plot — What is Sixth Happiness about?
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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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 97 min |
| Audience Score | 48% (4.8/10, 5 votes) |
Sixth Happiness — FAQ
Is Sixth Happiness worth watching? Sixth Happiness holds a 4.8/10 rating from 5 viewers. 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.
Who directed Sixth Happiness? Directed by Waris Hussein.
Who is in the cast of Sixth Happiness? It stars Firdaus Kanga, Souad Faress, Nina Wadia, Khodus Wadia, Indira Varma, Ace Bhatti and more.
Where can I stream Sixth Happiness? You can stream Sixth Happiness on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did Sixth Happiness release? It released in 1997.
