
I Can't Think Straight(2008)
“Two cultures. Two women. One love.”
Overview
Tala, a London-based Palestinian, is preparing for her elaborate Middle Eastern wedding when she meets Leyla, a young British Indian woman who is dating her best friend. Spirited Christian Tala and shy Muslim Leyla could not be more different from each other, but the attraction is immediate and goes deeper than friendship. But Tala is not ready to accept the implications of the choice her heart has made for her and escapes back to Jordan, while Leyla tries to move on with her new-found life, to the shock of her tradition-loving parents. As Tala's wedding day approaches, simmering tensions come to boiling point and the pressure mounts for Tala to be true to herself.
Director
Shamim Sarif
Studio
Enlightenment Productions
Revenue
$41K
Cast

Lisa Ray
as Tala

Sheetal Sheth
as Leyla

Antonia Frering
as Reema

Dalip Tahil
as Omar

Nina Wadia
as Housekeeper

Siddiqua Akhtar
as Maya

Amber Rose Revah
as Yasmin

Ernest Ignatius
as Sam

Anya Lahiri
as Lamia

Kimberly Jaraj
as Zina

Sam Vincenti
as Kareem

Rez Kempton
as Ali
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 22m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Box Office
$41K
Production Companies
Enlightenment Productions
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Where can I watch I Can't Think Straight?▼
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What is I Can't Think Straight about?▼
Tala, a London-based Palestinian, is preparing for her elaborate Middle Eastern wedding when she meets Leyla, a young British Indian woman who is dating her best friend. Spirited Christian Tala and shy Muslim Leyla could not be more different from each other, but the attraction is immediate and goes deeper than friendship. But Tala is not ready to accept the implications of the choice her heart has made for her and escapes back to Jordan, while Leyla tries to move on with her new-found life, to the shock of her tradition-loving parents. As Tala's wedding day approaches, simmering tensions come to boiling point and the pressure mounts for Tala to be true to herself.
Who directed I Can't Think Straight?▼
I Can't Think Straight was directed by Shamim Sarif and released in 2008. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is I Can't Think Straight?▼
I Can't Think Straight has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
Who stars in I Can't Think Straight?▼
The cast of I Can't Think Straight includes Lisa Ray as Tala, Sheetal Sheth as Leyla, Antonia Frering as Reema, Dalip Tahil as Omar, Nina Wadia as Housekeeper and more.
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