@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Two childhood friends now in their thirties must decide whether to follow their heads or their hearts once the man decides to follow his parents' advice and enter into an arranged marriage in Pakistan.
Quick Stats
6.1
TMDB Rating
243
Votes
1h 49m
Runtime
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Budget
$10.9M
Box Office
—
Return
Key Crew
DirectorShekhar Kapur
WriterJemima Khan
CinematographyRemi Adefarasin
ComposerAdrian Bell
EditorGuy Bensley
Production DesignSimon Elliott
Produced by
Working Title FilmsInstinct ProductionsStudioCanal
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Lily James
Zoe Stevenson
Shazad Latif
Kazim Khan
Shabana Azmi
Aisha Khan
Emma Thompson
Cath Stevenson
Sajal Ali
Maymouna
Oliver Chris
James
Asim Chaudhry
Mo the Matchmaker
Jeff Mirza
Zahid Khan
Alice Orr-Ewing
Helena
Mim Shaikh
Farooq Khan
I
Iman Boujelouah
Yasmin Khan
P
Pakiza Baig
Nani Jan Khan
Alexander Owen
Olly
Ben Ashenden
Sam
Sindhu Vee
Fertility Doctor