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The Boy with the Topknot
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The Boy with the Topknot

2017-11-13 · 87 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · TV Movie

Born to traditional Punjabi parents and growing up in Wolverhampton, Sathnam Sanghera moves to London after graduating from Cambridge University. Now in his late 20s he is planning to reveal to his family that he will defy expectations of an arranged marriage - but instead learns a painful family secret.

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Directors
Lynsey Miller
Production companies
BBC Film
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sacha DhawanSacha DhawanSathnam
Joanna VanderhamJoanna VanderhamLaura
Anupam KherAnupam KherSathnam's Father
Deepti NavalDeepti NavalSathnam's Mother
Vineeta RishiVineeta RishiPuli
Jaz DeolRajah
Anjli MohindraAnjli MohindraBindi
Himmut Singh DattYoung Sathnam
Mick FordMick FordLaura's Father
Joanna DavidJoanna DavidLaura's Mother
Shaheen KhanShaheen KhanAunt Sharanjit
Kriss DosanjhKriss DosanjhUncle Mohinder
Sharon Duncan-BrewsterSharon Duncan-BrewsterCarol

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