A Fond Kiss

Aug 25 2004 R 1h 44m
Drama, Romance

A young man upsets his Punjabi family when he falls in love with an Irish schoolteacher.

Plot

In Glasgow, Scotland, the Pakistani parents of Casim Khan have decided that he is going to marry his cousin Jasmine. Unfortunately, Casim has just fallen in love with his younger sister's music teacher Roisin. Not only is she 'goree', a white woman, she is also Irish and catholic, things that may not go down well with Casim's parents. They start a relationship but Casim is torn between following his heart and being a good son.

Written by

Paul Laverty

Directed by

Ken Loach

Production Countries

Belgium, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Bianca Film, Cinéart, Glasgow Film Office, Tornasol Films, Sixteen Films, Scottish Screen, Matador Pictures

Languages

English, Español

Awards

8 wins & 11 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
7,468
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
65
Popularity
NA