Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
Sometimes, to follow your dreams... you've got to bend the rules!
Starring Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Directed by Gurinder Chadha
Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro team. Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, Joe.
Runtime: 112 min.
Rating: 6.3
DVD
Languages: English,Punjabi
Countries: Germany,India,United Kingdom,United States of America
Genres: Comedy,Drama,Romance
Keywords: london, england,tradition,culture clash,immigration,sikh,women's football (soccer),sports,football (soccer),family,lgbt,woman director,british asian
Cast
Jesminder 'Jess' Kaur Bhamra
Juliette 'Jules' Paxton
Mr. Bhamra
Mrs. Bhamra
Alan Paxton
Paula Paxton
Tony
Pinky Bhamra
Meena
Monica
Polly
Nairobi Grandson