# East Is East (1999)

> A spirited Salford family comedy-drama follows Pakistani Muslim patriarch George Khan as his British-born children challenge the traditions he is determined to preserve.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5628

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Damien O'Donnell
- Cast: Om Puri, Linda Bassett, Ian Aspinall, Jimi Mistry, Archie Panjabi, Jordan Routledge, Chris Bisson, Lesley Nicol
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0166175/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, warm, cultural cinema night, family drama viewing

## Synopsis

A family's cultural clash unfolds in a humorous yet poignant exploration of identity and belonging.

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