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New Zealand 2008, 90 minutes
Dir. Sima Urale
Rating: [M]
Genres: Drama
Feat. Laila Rouass, Jennifer Ludlam, Scott Wills, Jodie Rimmer, Leela Patel, Peter Elliot, Nathan Whitaker
Acclaimed short film director Sima Urale makes her feature film debut with this drama about fractious maternal connections that contrast two different cultures (one Indian, one European) in Auckland's southern suburbs.
Surprisingly, the director's Samoan roots serve her less well with the Indian immigrant story than with the Pakeha story, which, while familiar, rings truer and finds deeper connection via the committed performances of Jennifer Ludlam and Scott Wills. Picky diners will find the culture-is-food metaphor laid on like lumpen mash and the Indian dish too vegetarian-lite to satiate, but with its luscious photography, quality cast, and the exotic spice of UK actress Laila Rouss, one can't fault the service or atmosphere.
Close Relatives
- Land Has Eyes, The (2004)
- Monsoon Wedding (2001)
- Piece Of My Heart (2009)
- Blessed (2009)
- Gupta Vs Gordon (2003)
- No. 2 (2006)
more matches…Keywords Minority & Race Relations.
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