I Can't Think Straight
“Two cultures. Two women. One love.”
Synopsis
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.
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-24
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Lisa Ray
Tala
Sheetal Sheth
Leyla
Antonia Frering
Reema
Dalip Tahil
Omar
Nina Wadia
Housekeeper
Siddiqua Akhtar
Maya
Amber Rose Revah
Yasmin
Ernest Ignatius
Sam
Anya Lahiri
Lamia
Kimberly Jaraj
Zina
Sam Vincenti
Kareem
Rez Kempton
Ali
Darwin Shaw
Hani (as Daud Shah)
George Tardios
Uncle Ramzi
Ishwar Maharaj
Sami
Gabrielle Amies
Aunty Ramzi
Jessica Allsop
Jennifer
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 13, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$41K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shamim Sarif
- Screenplay & Story
- Shamim Sarif, Kelly Moss
- Original Score
- Raiomond Mirza
- Original Title
- I Can't Think Straight
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Worldwide Gross
- $41K
- Production Studios
- Enlightenment Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shamim Sarif
Shamim Sarif, Kelly Moss
Raiomond Mirza
Aseem Bajaj
David Martin
Hanan Kattan
Department Leadership Roster
Shamim Sarif
Screenplay
Shamim Sarif
Director
Kelly Moss
Screenplay
David Martin
Editor
Hanan Kattan
Producer
Aseem Bajaj
Director of Photography
Raiomond Mirza
Original Music Composer
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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.
Who stars in I Can't Think Straight?
The principal cast of I Can't Think Straight includes Lisa Ray, Sheetal Sheth, Antonia Frering, Dalip Tahil, Nina Wadia.
When was I Can't Think Straight released and how long is it?
I Can't Think Straight was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
How much did I Can't Think Straight make at the box office?
I Can't Think Straight grossed $41K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for I Can't Think Straight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Can't Think Straight was composed by Raiomond Mirza.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Can't Think Straight?
I Can't Think Straight holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.