
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.
October 4, 1997
11 people
Firdaus Kanga
Brit Kotwal
Writing

Souad Faress
Sera Kotwal
Acting

Nina Wadia
Dolly Kotwal
Acting
Khodus Wadia
Sam Kotwal
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Indira Varma
Amy
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Ace Bhatti
Cyrus
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Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal
Bero
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Nisha Nayar
Tina
Acting

Pratima Kazmi
Brothel Madam
Acting

Roger Hammond
Father Ferre
Acting

Meera Syal
Breathing Generator
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