Advantages: realistic dialogue, sensitive drama Disadvantages: none in my opinion
...kiss and then we sever
Ae farewell, alas, forever
Deep in heart-wrung tears I'll pledge thee
Warring sighs and groans I'll wage thee..."~
The words of 18th century Scottish poet Robert Burns have been taken as the apt title of this 21st century tale of a young couple Casim and Roisin's inter-racial love affair and the fallout which ensues. The Khan family have lived in Glasgow for 40 years following the parents immigration from Pakistan, the ... ...Tariq (Ahmad Riaz) and Sadia Khan (Shamsad Akhtar) - Own a small general dealer store, they are hardworking and ambitious for all their children. Devout Muslims their traditional way of life is important to them. Father Tariq's twin brother was killed as a child during the chaotic flee to Pakistan from India during partitioning in 1948, that he is feircly protective of his family probably owes a great deal to this tragedy. Sadia is often the peace ...
flumpet 28.09.2005
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