UK / Belgium / Germany / Italy,
2004, 104 min
Directed by:
Ken LoachScreenplay:
Paul LavertyCinematography:
Barry AckroydComposer:
George FentonCast:
Shamshad Akhtar, Ghizala Avan, Shabana Bakhsh, Eva Birthistle, Atta Yaqub, Pasha Bocarie, Gerard Kelly, John Yule, Shabana Akhtar Bakhsh, Ruth McGhie (more)Plots(1)
In Glasgow, Scotland, the Pakistani parents of Casim Khan have decided that he is going to marry his cousin Jasmine. Unfortunately, Casim has just fallen in love with his younger sister's music teacher Roisin. Not only is she 'goree', a white woman, she is also Irish and catholic, things that may not go down well with Casim's parents. They start a relationship but Casim is torn between following his heart and being a good son. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 2004 - Eva Birthistle (Best Actress)
- 2004 - Atta Yaqub (Most Promising Newcomer)
- 2004 - Paul Laverty (Best Screenplay)
European Film Awards
- 2004 - Paul Laverty (Best Screenwriter)
César Awards
- 2005 - Ken Loach (Best European Union Film)
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 2004 - Ken Loach (Golden Bear for Best Film)