CinemaOSMovie · 2021 · 1h 54m

National Theatre Live: The Boy With Two Hearts

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When a young mother speaks out against the Taliban, she and her husband are forced to flee their home and country with their three sons. Embarking on a long and terrifying journey across Russia and through Europe, they seek final refuge in the UK. But, as their eldest son’s life-threatening heart condition worsens and requires urgent surgery, their escape soon becomes a race against time. Amit Sharma directs this widely acclaimed stage version of The Boy with Two Hearts (BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week). Based on extraordinary real-life experiences, it is a powerful story of hope, courage, and humanity – and a heartfelt tribute to the NHS.

Directed byAmit Sharma

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
EN
Released
October 2, 2021
Studios
National TheatreWales Millennium Centre

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
Official trailer: The Boy With Two Hearts

Official trailer: The Boy With Two Hearts

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Houda Echouafni

Houda Echouafni

Fariba

Dana Haqjoo

Dana Haqjoo

Mohammed

Farshid Rokey

Hamed

Ahmad Sakhi

Ahmad Sakhi

Hussein

Elaha Soroor

Singer/Songwriter & Co-Composer

Shamail Ali

Hessam

Creative team
Directed by
Amit Sharma
Written by
Phil Porter
Produced by
Pádraig Cusack
Pádraig Cusack

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