Aleem Kahn
Joanna Scanlan, Nathalie Richard, Talid Ariss, Nasser Memarzia Rated 12A Run time 89 minsA wonderful performance by Scanlan who plays Mary, a white English Muslim married for many years to Ahmed who captains a cross channel ferry between Dover and Calais.
After he dies suddenly she travels to Calais and discovers that he was leading a double life with another family.
This debut feature from English-Pakistani film-maker Aleem Khan is a tale of secrets and lies, a portrait of people caught between identities and cultures and thoroughly gripping from start to finish.
Film Review: A brilliant debut feature anchored by Joanna Scanlan’s stunning turn – The Standard