West Is West (2010)

West Is West (2010) (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
98 min

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2010 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Andy De Emmony

Written By:
Ayub Khan-Din

Actors:
Aqib Khan ..... Sajid Khan
Om Puri ..... George / Jahangir Khan
Linda Bassett ..... Ella Khan
Robert Pugh ..... Mr. Jordan
Thomas Russell ..... Hughsy (Bully)
Jimi Mistry ..... Tariq Khan
Vanessa Hehir ..... Esther
John Branwell ..... Store Detective
Yograj Singh ..... Customs Official
Vijay Raaz ..... Tanvir
Karamjit Anmol ..... Cousin 1
Sanjeev Attari ..... Cousin 2
Raj Bhansali ..... Zaid
Dhanalaxmi Padmakumar ..... Raushana Khan
Sheeba Chaddha ..... Rehana Khan

Synopsis:

Manchester 1975. The now much diminished, but still claustrophobic and dysfunctional, Khan family continues to struggle for survival. Sajid, the youngest Khan, the runt of the litter, is deep in pubescent crisis under heavy assault both from his father's tyrannical insistence on Pakistani tradition, and from the fierce bullies in the schoolyard. So, in a last, desperate attempt to 'sort him out', his father decides to pack him off to Mrs Khan No 1 and family in the Punjab, the wife and daughters he had abandoned 35 years earlier. It is not long before Ella Khan (Mrs Khan No2) with a small entourage from Salford, England, swiftly follows to sort out the mess, past and present.

Sequel to the internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning EAST IS EAST, WEST IS WEST takes the Khan family on a journey from Salford, England, to rural Pakistan.WEST IS WEST is the coming of age story of both 13 year old Sajid and also of his father, 60 year old George (Ghengis) Khan (played by award winning actor Om Puri).Manchester, North of England, 1976. The now much diminished, but still claustrophobically cohesive and desperately dysfunctional Khan family continues to struggle for survival. Sajid (Aqib Khan), the youngest Khan, the runt of the litter, is deep in pubescent crisis under heavy assault both from his father's tyrannical insistence on Pakistani traditions, and from the fierce racist bullies in the schoolyard. Isolated and bored, he resorts to bunking off school and shoplifting useless items to spice up his dull and lonely little life.In a last attempt to make a good Muslim and a good son of him, his father decides to pack him off to Mrs Khan No 1 and family in the Punjab, the wife and daughters he had abandoned 30 years earlier. Resolved to teach Sajid a lesson, the tables are turned on George when he comes face to face with his own transgressions, and realizes that it is he himself who has much to learn.It is not long before Ella Khan [Mrs Khan No 2], with a small entourage from Salford, England, swiftly follows to sort out the mess, past and present.Features: Om Puri, Jimi Mistry, Linda Bassett & Aqib KhanWebsite: www.westiswest.ca

Born in Pakistan, Jahangir Khan now lives in Salford, Enland, along with his Caucasian wife, Ella, and a school-going son, Sajid, who cannot not only speak nor understand Urdu/Punjabi, but is unable to locate Pakistan on the map - yet is picked on by other Caucasian class-mates, called a 'Paki', and physically abused so much so that he withdraws into himself. Jahangir's rage knows no bounds when he is told that Sajid is in police custody for shop-lifting. He decides to take him to Pakistan where he hopes to be re-united with the rest of his estranged family, including his first wife, Basheera. Upon arrival there, Sajid rebels and refuses to fall in line, while Jahangir sets out trying to find a wife for his half-son, Maneer. Watch what happens after an embittered Basheera confronts and questions him as to why he even returned after 30 years; and the unexpected arrival of Ella and Annie.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 31 October, 2012.