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West Is West

  • 20102010
  • 1h 43m
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West Is West (2010)
Manchester, North of England, 1975. As the Khan family continues to struggle for survival, Sajid, the runt of the litter, is deep in pubescent crisis.  To sort him out, his father sends him to see the wife and daughters he abandoned 35 years earlier in the Punjab. It is not long before his mother and her entourage arrive to sort out the past and present.
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An immigrant father decides to take his truant son back to the old country.An immigrant father decides to take his truant son back to the old country.An immigrant father decides to take his truant son back to the old country.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
3.1K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
33,688
4,028
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    • Director
      • Andy De Emmony
    • Writer
      • Ayub Khan-Din(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Aqib Khan
      • Om Puri
      • Linda Bassett
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Andy De Emmony
    • Writer
      • Ayub Khan-Din(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Aqib Khan
      • Om Puri
      • Linda Bassett
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 19User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews

    Videos1

    West Is West: International Trailer
    Trailer 1:55
    West Is West: International Trailer

    Photos9

    West Is West (2010)
    Linda Bassett and Lesley Nicol in West Is West (2010)
    Aqib Khan in West Is West (2010)
    Jimi Mistry in West Is West (2010)
    Aqib Khan in West Is West (2010)
    Linda Bassett and Lesley Nicol in West Is West (2010)
    Om Puri and Aqib Khan in West Is West (2010)
    Om Puri in West Is West (2010)

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    Aqib Khan
    Aqib Khan
    • Sajid Khan
    Om Puri
    Om Puri
    • George…
    Linda Bassett
    Linda Bassett
    • Ella Khan
    Robert Pugh
    Robert Pugh
    • Mr. Jordan
    Thomas Russell
    • Hughsy (Bully)
    • (as Tom Russell)
    Lesley Nicol
    Lesley Nicol
    • Auntie Annie
    Jimi Mistry
    Jimi Mistry
    • Tariq Khan
    Vanessa Hehir
    Vanessa Hehir
    • Esther
    John Branwell
    • Store Detective
    Yograj Singh
    Yograj Singh
    • Customs Official
    Vijay Raaz
    Vijay Raaz
    • Tanvir
    Karamjit Anmol
    • Cousin 1
    Sanjeev Attri
    • Cousin 2
    • (as Sanjeev Attari)
    Raj Bhansali
    • Zaid
    Dhanalaxmi Padmakumar
    • Raushana Khan
    Sheeba Chaddha
    Sheeba Chaddha
    • Rehana Khan
    Ila Arun
    Ila Arun
    • Basheera Khan
    Emil Marwa
    • Maneer Kahn
    • Director
      • Andy De Emmony
    • Writer
      • Ayub Khan-Din(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The Pakistani scenes were shot first.
    • Goofs
      The bottles of Old Spice aftershave that George hands out to his relatives display the current 'schooner' logo instead of the 1970s 'multi-sailed tall ship' logo.
    • Connections
      Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 20 October 2010 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Alright, Alright, Alright
      Words and Music by Ray Dorset

      Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd./Sony/ATV Music Publishing

      by kind permission of Eliot M. Cohen and Ray Dorset

      Recording licensed courtesy of TMS Management/Universal Music Publishing Ltd.

    User reviews19

    Review
    Top review
    Good themes that complete the Khan family's journey of experiences in East Is East
    Despite my disappointment of East Is East I was still looking forward to watching the sequel especially since the excellent Om Puri and Linda Bassett were returning to reprise their roles as husband and wife. Initially I was a bit disappointed but after a second viewing it really hit home and I really enjoyed the movie.

    Om Puri was really the shining star. His backward, obstinate set in his traditional roots character really faces his demons in this sequel, learning some valuable lessons. Puri did a fantastic job of showing the variety of emotions of someone in his predicament: Growing up in the old style, adjusting to the new style in UK and then having his worlds collide when he returns to Pakistan with his youngest son.

    At first I didn't have any sympathy for Sajid, the youngest son. He was rude and a total brat. There was not that much likable about him. But as I started to understand the world from his eyes: the racism in UK, that he was confused about his cultural identity and that his father didn't make things easier by not understanding him better. I liked the way the director showed the transformation in Sajid.

    East Is East had more humorous moments than East Is East, especially regarding Maneer's wedding prospects and it provided light hearted moments in a movie that tackled some serious and tough themes.

    The music in the movie is fantastic and the song at the end will definitely tug at the heartstrings. Anyone who has ever said goodbye to a loved one, friend or family, not knowing if they'll ever see each other again, will find some identity with the song.

    All in all this is a recommended watch, and at least twice. Once to get a feel for the movie and then the second time to understand the characters and their motivations. Om Puri, Linda Bassett and the wonderful music are the very reasons to watch this hidden gem, for the tones and themes will remain with you long after the movie has ended and it's a very pleasant feeling.
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    • Jul 24, 2011

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    • Release date
      • February 25, 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Punjabi
    • Also known as
      • Occidente es occidente
    • Filming locations
      • Chandigarh, Punjab, India
    • Production companies
      • BBC Films
      • Assassin Films
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,552,055
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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