Hammerman Ikon

Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

East Is East
1999
***
Director: Damien O'Donnell
Cast: Om Puri, Linda Bassett, Jordan Routledge, Archie Panjabi

The Pakistani father wants his children to respect their cultural heritage, but it's difficult when they live in the UK. This amiable culture clash story cannot quite find the balance between humour and drama. Om Puri is great as the stubborn patriarch.