My Sister-Wife
Synopsis
Farah is an independent young British woman who manages to reconcile her modern lifestyle with her Pakistani heritage. As a Muslim in love with a married man, she can become his second wife - especially as his first marriage to Maryam seems to exist in name only. But with all three under one roof, Farah becomes increasingly insecure.
Top Cast
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Meera Syal
Farah Khan
Paul Bhattacharjee
Asif Shah
Shaheen Khan
Maryam
Harriet Bagnall
Poppy
Souad Faress
Mumtaz
Rashid Karapiet
Tariq
Rachna Kapur
Sapna
Anisha Gangotra
Soraya
Surendra Kochar
Sabia
Ali Asgar
Departing Guest
Buffy Davis
Hospital Doctor
Norma Dixit
Fantasy Wife 4
Peter Howell
Harley Street Doctor
Barbara Keogh
Maureen
Tom Knight
Henry
Ranjit Krishnamma
Man at Party
Syreeta Kumar
Bride
Usha Patel
Servant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesley Manning
- Screenplay & Story
- Asmaa Pirzafa, Meera Syal
- Original Title
- My Sister-Wife
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesley Manning
Asmaa Pirzafa, Meera Syal
Ruth Baumgarten
Department Leadership Roster
Lesley Manning
Director
Meera Syal
Writer
Ruth Baumgarten
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Sister-Wife
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What is My Sister-Wife about?
Farah is an independent young British woman who manages to reconcile her modern lifestyle with her Pakistani heritage. As a Muslim in love with a married man, she can become his second wife - especially as his first marriage to Maryam seems to exist in name only. But with all three under one roof, Farah becomes increasingly insecure.
Who directed My Sister-Wife?
My Sister-Wife was directed by Lesley Manning.
Who stars in My Sister-Wife?
The principal cast of My Sister-Wife includes Meera Syal, Paul Bhattacharjee, Shaheen Khan, Harriet Bagnall, Souad Faress.
When was My Sister-Wife released and how long is it?
My Sister-Wife was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.