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Storyline

Casim is a second generation Pakistani from Glasgow. Working as a DJ in Glasgow's coolest venues, Casim dreams of buying his own club. His parents Tariq and Sadia are devout Muslims and plan for him to marry his beautiful cousin Jasmine, who is soon to arrive in the UK. Plans go awry when Casim meets Roisin. A teacher at his sister Tahara's school, Roisin is different from any girl he has ever met. She's attractive, intelligent and definitely possesses a mind of her own. She and Casim soon fall deeply in love. But Casim knows all too well that, even if he wasn't due to marry, his parents would never accept a "goree" - a white girl. As a Catholic, Roisin finds that she too, gets little support from her church. When their relationship is discovered, the repercussions reach far and wide and sparks fly as cultures and personalities collide.

Festivals & Academy awards and others

Berlin International Film Festival 2004
Competition
Ecumenical Jury Prize
Prize of the Guild of German Art House Cinemas
Valladolid International Film Festival (Seminci) 2004
Audience Award for a Film in Official Competition