Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Firdaus KangaWriter
- Waris HusseinDirector
Cast
- Firdaus KangaBrit Kotwal
- Souad FaressSera Kotwal
- Nina WadiaDolly Kotwal
- Khodus WadiaSam Kotwal
- Indira VarmaAmy
- Ace BhattiCyrus
- Mahabanoo Mody-KotwalBero
- Nisha NayarTina
- Pratima KazmiBrothel Madam
- Roger HammondFather Ferre
- Meera SyalBreathing Generator
Stills
Themes
mumbai (bombay), indiaindiadisabledlgbtsemi autobiographicalautobiographicalfictional biography