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2004

Yasmin

Directed by Kenneth Glenaan

In England, the Pakistanis Yasmin lives two lives in two different worlds: in her community, she wears Muslin clothes, cooks for her father and brother and has the traditional behavior of a Muslin woman. Further, she has a non-consumed marriage with the illegal immigrant Faysal to facilitate the British stamp in his passport, and then divorce him. In her job, she changes her clothes and wears like a Westerner, is considered a standard employee and has a good Caucasian friend who likes her. After the September, 11th, the prejudice in her job and the treatment of common people makes her take side and change her life.

Duration

1h 27m

Released

August 7, 2004

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6.8

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Cast22

  • Archie Panjabi
  • Renu Setna
  • Steve Jackson
  • Syed Ahmed
  • Shahid Ahmed
  • Badi Uzzaman
  • Amar Hussain
  • Joanna Booth
  • Emma Ashton

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