Based on the 1990 novel by author/screenwriter Kureishi (MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDERETTE), this frank, funny BBC mini series originally ran on UK television in 1993. It is the mid-1970s, and Karim (Andrews) is a teenager of Pakistani descent in London. His office worker father (Seth) suddenly becomes a neighbourhood guru, teaching .. Read more
| Starring | Roshan Seth, Susan Fleetwood, Brenda Blethyn, Naveen Andrews |
|---|---|
| Director | Roger Michell |
| Genres | Drama, Television |
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Based on the 1990 novel by author/screenwriter Kureishi (MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDERETTE), this frank, funny BBC mini series originally ran on UK television in 1993. It is the mid-1970s, and Karim (Andrews) is a teenager of Pakistani descent in London. His office worker father (Seth) suddenly becomes a neighbourhood guru, teaching meditation classes around the neighborhood. Before long, Karim's father has a mistress (Fleetwood), whose son, a glam rocker who is also the coolest kid in school (Mackintosh), Karim finds himself strangely attracted to. Will Karim be able to navigate the confusion of youth and make a mark in theatre? Kureishi's funny and expansive tale, full of interesting characters, is given due treatment here, with a fine soundtrack by Bowie.
| Starring | Roshan Seth, Susan Fleetwood, Brenda Blethyn, Naveen Andrews |
|---|---|
| Director | Roger Michell |
| Studio | 2 ENTERTAIN VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 3 hrs 35 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama, Television |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1993 To Rent: DVD: 17 Sep 2007 |
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a great old classic drama
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