Little Heaven (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film

Released in 2011, Little Heaven is a documentary film directed by Lieven Corthouts, running about 69 minutes. “The wonderful story of a special orphanage in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Right In the heart of the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa is a small orphanage called “Little Heaven”. One of the orphans, Lydia, is 13 today. A truly joyful event, because she can now move to the ‘other house‘ where all of the ‘big kids’ live. Unfortunately this special day is overshadowed by the shocking news delivered to her by the head nurse: Lydia is HIV positive.
Who’s in it. Little Heaven stars Lydia as Herself.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Heaven page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Heaven (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Little Heaven change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Little Heaven?
- Little Heaven stars Lydia.
- When was Little Heaven released?
- Little Heaven was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.