National Theatre Live: The Boy With Two Hearts(2021)
National Theatre Live: The Boy With Two Hearts Synopsis
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.
National Theatre Live: The Boy With Two Hearts (2021) is a drama and family film directed by Amit Sharma, released on October 2, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Houda Echouafni, Dana Haqjoo, Farshid Rokey and Ahmad Sakhi.
- Director:
- Amit Sharma
- Writers:
- Hamed Amiri, Phil Porter
- Producers:
- Pádraig Cusack
- Production:
- Wales Millennium Centre, National Theatre
- Status:
- Released
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Official trailer: The Boy With Two Hearts
Trailer
Afghan Boys Dream of Playing Football in the UK | The Boy with Two Hearts at the National Theatre
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How We Made It | Creative Choices in The Boy with Two Hearts | National Theatre
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National Theatre Live: The Boy With Two Hearts Cast & Crew
Main cast
Houda Echouafni
as Fariba
Dana Haqjoo
as Mohammed
- Farshid Rokey
Farshid Rokey
as Hamed
Ahmad Sakhi
as Hussein
- Elaha Soroor
Elaha Soroor
as Singer/Songwriter & Co-Composer
- Shamail Ali
Shamail Ali
as Hessam
Key crew
Directed by Amit Sharma, written by Hamed Amiri and Phil Porter, produced by Pádraig Cusack.
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National Theatre Live: The Boy With Two Hearts – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in National Theatre Live: The Boy With Two Hearts?
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The main cast of National Theatre Live: The Boy With Two Hearts (2021) includes Houda Echouafni, Dana Haqjoo, Farshid Rokey, Ahmad Sakhi and Elaha Soroor. The film was directed by Amit Sharma. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was National Theatre Live: The Boy With Two Hearts released?
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National Theatre Live: The Boy With Two Hearts was released on October 2, 2021 and runs for 1h 54m.
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