Ae Fond Kiss... is a 2004 romantic drama film directed by Ken Loach and written by Paul Laverty. The film follows the story of Casim Khan, a young Scottish Pakistani man living in Glasgow. Casim falls in love with Roisin, an Irish Catholic schoolteacher, and the two begin a romantic relationship.
However, Casim's traditional Punjabi family is opposed to the relationship because Roisin is not Pakistani and not Muslim. They pressure Casim to end the relationship and to consider a more suitable wife, according to their customs. Casim struggles to balance his love for Roisin with his duty to his family and culture.
The film explores themes of identity, culture, and tradition as Casim tries to navigate two very different worlds. It also touches upon the issue of discrimination and racism in contemporary Scotland.
The film received critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of multiculturalism in the UK, and the performances of its lead actors, Atta Yaqub and Eva Birthistle. It won several awards, including the BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Film and the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.