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Breakaway
Breakaway

5.6

Breakaway

NR·2011·100m

Summary

A hockey enthusiast since 12 years of age, Toronto-based Rajvinder Singh, even went to the extent of trimming his hair, discarding his Pagri/turban, did not complete his education, incurred the wrath of his father, Darvesh, who wanted him to be involved in the family business as well as confirm and respect Sikh religion principles and values. Hoping to play professional hockey, Rajvinder, along with other fellow Sikh players, instead finds himself treated as the object of ridicule, referred to as a 'joker', by mainstream Caucasian players. Even his friends tease him and ask him to take up 'Guli Danda' and Kabaddi', while his father makes him work for Uncle Sammy as a truck driver. He is attracted to stunning law student Melissa Winters while her brother, Dan, offers to coach Rajvinder and his team. Unable to get themselves included in any team, they form their own...

Crew

Director

Rob Lieberman

Screenplay

Matty Simmons

Screenplay

Jeff Schechter

Screenplay

Noel S Baker

Screenplay, Story

Vinay Virmani

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Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$198,033.00

Keywords

sports
toronto, canada
ice hockey
sikhism