Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Amit Sharma
Writers Hamed Amiri, Phil Porter
Studio Wales Millennium Centre
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

National Theatre Live: The Boy With Two Hearts was released on October 2, 2021.

The runtime of National Theatre Live: The Boy With Two Hearts is 1h 54m.

National Theatre Live: The Boy With Two Hearts is a Drama, Family movie.

National Theatre Live: The Boy With Two Hearts is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

National Theatre Live: The Boy With Two Hearts was directed by Amit Sharma.

The main cast of National Theatre Live: The Boy With Two Hearts includes Houda Echouafni, Dana Haqjoo, Farshid Rokey.

National Theatre Live: The Boy With Two Hearts is originally in English.