National Theatre Live: East is East (2021)

10.0/10 • 116 min • Documentary Drama

Overview

Salford, 1971. George Khan wants to raise his family in the traditional Pakistani way, but his children have other ideas. Abdul and Tariq aren't ready to be married off, Saleem is pushing artistic boundaries, Meenah's skirt is too short, and Sajit just wants to hide in his parka. As relations reach breaking point, their English mother, Ella, is torn between her loyalty to George and the happiness of her children.

Cast

Amy-Leigh Hickman

Irvine Iqbal

Tony Jayawardena

Noah Manzoor

Gurjeet Singh

Assad Zaman

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