Touch of Pink
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Touch of Pink
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Alim is an Indo-Canadian man currently living in London, England, the move in order to get away from what he feels is his repressive life in Toronto u...nder the watchful and critical eye of his widowed mother, Nuru. For Nuru and her equally competitive sister Dolly, the perfect public Muslim persona is the most important thing in life. Back in London, Alim is free to live openly as a homosexual, of which his mother is not aware. He is in a loving relationship with his live-in British boyfriend, Giles. To navigate through his complicated life, Alim uses the spirit of 'Cary Grant' as his confidante and advisor. Feeling like her life is missing a daughter-in-law as Dolly prepares for her son's "perfect" wedding, Nuru decides to reconnect with Alim in London. Not yet ready to tell his mother of either Giles or his homosexual orientation, Alim, with Giles' support, hides any aspect of this fact for Nuru's visit. But as Giles is tested one turn after another during Nuru's visit, both Alim and Nuru begin to understand what is truly important in their lives leading to true happiness. Show More

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he needs to hide his true self from his mother, Alim fabricates a story that he is engaged to a Canadian woman named Sarah. However, Alim's carefully constructed façade starts to crumble when his mother decides to visit him in London.

As the visit approaches, Alim becomes increasingly anxious about his secret being exposed. To complicate matters further, the spirit of Cary Grant begins to question Alim's choices and encourages him to embrace his authentic self. Alim's world is turned upside down when his mother arrives and unexpectedly brings along Tobi, a childhood friend and potential arranged marriage partner.

Throughout the film, Alim must grapple with his desire to please his mother while also asserting his own identity and pursuing his relationship with Giles. With the guidance of Cary Grant's spirit, Alim begins to question the expectations placed upon him by his culture and finds the strength to stand up for himself and his happiness.

Touch of Pink is a heartwarming and humorous exploration of identity, love, and cultural expectations. It tackles themes of acceptance, self-discovery, and the complexities of navigating conflicting cultural and personal desires. Through its charming characters and clever storytelling, the film offers a thought-provoking and ultimately uplifting message about the importance of embracing one's true self and finding happiness on one's own terms.