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I Can't Think Straight (2008)

Storyline

In the upper echelons of traditional Middle Eastern society, Reema and Omar prepare for the marriage of their daughter Tala. But back at work in London, Tala encounters Leyla, a young British Indian woman who is dating Tala's best friend Ali. Tala sees something unique in the artless, clumsy, sensitive Leyla who secretly works to become a writer. And Tala's forthright challenges to Leyla's beliefs begins a journey of self-awareness for Leyla. As the women fall in love, Tala's own sense of duty and cultural restraint cause her to pull away from Leyla and fly back to Jordan where the preparations for an ostentatious wedding are well under way. As family members descend and the wedding day approaches, the pressure mounts until Tala finally cracks and extricates herself. Back in London, Leyla is heartbroken but learns to break free of her own self-doubt and her mother's expectations... Written by Shamim Sarif  

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Plot Keywords:

Indian | Sexual Desire | Changing Room | Beautiful Woman | Father Daughter Relationship  |  »

Taglines:

Two Cultures. Two Traditions. One Love.  »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual content See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA)  »

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK  »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$15,239 (USA) (23 November 2008) (3 Screens)

Gross:

$39,373 (USA) (13 September 2009)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Enlightenment Productions  »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

UK:  | Germany: (European Film Market)

Sound Mix:

Dolby  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color  | Color (Eastmancolor) | Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The 2nd woman in line at the book signing is writer/director Shamim Sarif. She asks for the inscription "Amina", which is the name of the character that Sheetal Sheth played in Shamim's next movie, The World Unseen.  »

Goofs

Continuity: When Leyla and Tala are sitting on the stairs in the park both are wearing black shoes. In the next scene when they are walking through the park Tala's shoes are ocher.  »

Quotes

Uncle Ramzi: Handsome is good. But ask your auntie why she married me. Looks and character come and go. Only large sums of money last forever.
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Soundtracks

"Holy Daughter"
Written and Performed by Leonie Casanova  »

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