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National Theatre Live: East is East

National Theatre Live: East is East

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Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 7, 2021

Runtime

1h 56m

User Score

100%

Original Title

National Theatre Live: East is East

Director

Iqbal Khan

Description

Salford, 1971. George Khan wants to raise his family in the traditional Pakistani way, but his children have other ideas. Abdul and Tariq aren't ready to be married off, Saleem is pushing artistic boundaries, Meenah's skirt is too short and Sajit just wants to hide in his parka. As relations reach breaking point, their English mother, Ella, is torn between her loyalty to George and the happiness of her children.