Rating: R
Genre:
Comedy Drama
Release Date: 05/27/2008
SubTitles: English
Dubbed: English
Sound: DD2
Run Time: 238 Minutes
Flags: Nudity, Adult Situations, Strong Sexual Content, Profanity, Substance Abuse (Alcohol, Drugs)
Distributor/Studio: BBC Warner
In the new tradition of "Tales of the City," this long, complex British satire profiles a decade in the life of a British family. The story opens in a South London suburb where main protagonist Karim Amir lives with his Indian father, Haroon, and his English mother during the 1970's. Haroon is a civil servant who makes extra cash, and gains notoriety for teaching "Eastern Philosophies," of which he knows nothing. Still, as Buddhism is in fashion, people pay him a bundle to hear his vapid, happy ramblings. When not preaching, Haroon is trysting with a rich follower, Eva Kay. Karim's mother learns of the affair and leaves with his younger brother. Karim stays with his father and his new love. He begins a career on the stage. The story also follows Charlie, Eva's boy as he aspires to become a rocker. Other plots and subplots abound in this film.
~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
