Film

National Theatre Live: The Boy With Two Hearts

2021 · 1h 54m · Drama · Family

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.

Houda Echouafni

Fariba

Dana Haqjoo

Mohammed

Farshid Rokey

Hamed

Ahmad Sakhi

Hussein

Elaha Soroor

Singer/Songwriter & Co-Composer

Shamail Ali

Hessam

• Amit SharmaDirector
• Phil PorterScreenplay
• Pádraig CusackProducer

Official trailer: The Boy With Two Hearts

Release date

October 2, 2021

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 54m

Rated

PG

Genres

Drama, Family

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