
Omar and Pete are half brothers. When their parents are eaten by lions they embark on a journey to find Omar's real father. What follows is a funny, heart-warming journey of self-discovery for both boys...in Blackpool. The Choudray family represents a truly contemporary example of modern multicultural Britain - but what will the brothers make of their eccentric newfound family? Will they be going to Mecca or Mecca bingo? In contrast to the old fashioned stereotypes about Blac... (Full plot summary below)
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Omar and Pete are half brothers. When their parents are eaten by lions they embark on a journey to find Omar's real father. What follows is a funny, heart-warming journey of self-discovery for both boys...in Blackpool. The Choudray family represents a truly contemporary example of modern multicultural Britain - but what will the brothers make of their eccentric newfound family? Will they be going to Mecca or Mecca bingo? In contrast to the old fashioned stereotypes about Blackpool, the comedy is sharp, current and non-stop.
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| Caution SpoilersSarah CartlandAntonio Aakeel and Jack Carroll have terrific chemistry as brothers facing racism and ableism in this brutally funny film. Some scenes with supporting characters make it feel sketch show-like, though Tom Binns' terrible tarot reader is a cold-reading joy. |
| The Herald (Scotland)Alison RowatThe Benidorm-style humour hits the mark almost every time, while Jack Carroll (Britain's Got Talent) and Antonio Aakeel are a terrific pair of likely lads. |