In 1971 a Salford fish-and-chip shop owner expects his family to follow his strict Pakistani Muslim ways. His brood consisting of six sons and one daughter all move in independent-minded directions set off when the eldest son runs away from home rather than keeping to his fate of an arranged marriage.
But his children, with an English mother and having been born and brought up in Britain, increasingly see themselves as British and start to reject their father's rules on dress, food, religion, and living in general.
96 minutes, No persons under 10 (Language)
Comedy, Drama, On the Art Circuit
Ian Douglas: Interesting look at the life of culturally different immigrants in Britain. The film loses points by straining credibility - for example, the manner in which the father discovers that his young son is not circumcised. The film might be perceived as racist by some. None of the characters are particularly pleasant people. Adapted from the stage play of the same name.
Bruce Humphrey (44): Emotional comedy that has some truly classic moments (will not be enjoyed by racists!)
