Comedy,Romance,Drama
United Kingdom
Boxing Day is a heartwarming romantic comedy that explores the complexities of love, family, culture, and identity. The film follows Melvin, a successful British author living in America, who decides to bring his American fiancée Lisa back to his hometown of London for Christmas to meet his family, including his estranged father.
As Lisa immerses herself in his family's traditions and Caribbean culture, she finds herself struggling to adapt to a world that is so different from her own. She feels out of place as she tries to navigate the complex dynamics of Melvin's family and reconnect with his father, who has been absent for most of Melvin's life.
As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, Melvin and Lisa's relationship is put to the test. Will they be able to overcome their differences and the challenges that come with blending two different cultures, or will they be torn apart by the pressures of family and tradition?
Boxing Day features an incredible cast, including Aml Ameen (Sense8, Yardie), Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Blindspot, Broadchurch), and Lenora Crichlow (Being Human, Suspects), and was directed by Ameen himself in his directorial debut. The film is a celebration of multiculturalism and the power of love to transcend boundaries.
