Movie·2009·1h 55m

Life Goes On

A contemporary British Asian family drama centering around the conflict between a father and his three daughters spanning the six days between the death of his wife and the funeral.

Directed By

Sangeeta Datta

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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The Story

The drama explores the relations between a grief stricken father and his three daughters. Set in London, the time is now, the family of Indian origin. With his wife’s sudden death, Sanjay is suddenly thrown into close proximity with his three daughters. The drama unfolds over six days from the day when Manju dies to day of the funeral. Haunted by memories, grappling with this devastating loss, Sanjay finds himself assessing and carving out new relations with his three daughters. He is faced with a further crisis when he discovers his youngest and most loved daughter Dia, has a Muslim boyfriend -Imtiaz. Confused and angry, Sanjay leaves home and wanders the streets of London one night. With an unexpected series of events, Sanjay is forced to face his past demons.

Themes

london, englandgriefgrievingdeath of wife

Production House

SD Films
Storm glass Productions

Audience Score

30%

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Cast

Soha Ali Khan

Soha Ali Khan

Dia

Sharmila Tagore

Sharmila Tagore

Manju

Girish Karnad

Girish Karnad

Alok

Rez Kempton

Rez Kempton

Imtiaz

Om Puri

Om Puri

Alok

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Crew

Sangeeta Datta

Director

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