Action,Adventure,Comedy
United Kingdom
Polite Society is a coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by Shuchi Talati. The film follows the story of Ria Khan, a young woman from a conservative Indian family living in the United States. Ria is a martial artist-in-training who dreams of pursuing a career in mixed martial arts. Her older sister Lena, however, has always followed their parents' traditional values and is getting married soon.
Ria believes that Lena is making a big mistake by getting married at a young age and wants to save her sister from a life of subjugation. With the help of her friends, Ria comes up with a plan to steal Lena away from her own wedding and help her start a new life. The plan involves creating a distraction during the wedding ceremony, sneaking Lena out of the venue, and facilitating her escape from her parents' control.
As the wedding day approaches, Ria faces a series of challenges that put her plan in jeopardy. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about family, love, and independence. The film features a diverse cast of characters with their own personal struggles and cultural identities. Polite Society is a heartwarming and inspiring film that explores themes of sisterhood, cultural clashes, and the quest for personal freedom.
