Bend It Like Beckham
Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro team. Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, Joe.
Keywords:
London, england
Sports
Tradition
Culture clash
Immigration
Women's football (soccer)
Multiculturalism
Football (soccer)
Family
Lgbt
Woman director
Teen drama
British asian
British-indian
Sports comedy
Movie tag line: "Who wants to cook Aloo Gobi when you can bend a ball like Beckham?"
