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My father in the film - which we probably havent seen in previous movies, and in British Asian movies you could probably
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"My father in the film - which we probably haven't seen in previous movies, and in British Asian movies you could probably count on one hand - he says exactly why, actually why he's frightened for his daughter. He came to this country, England, and had a bit of a crappy time"

- Parminder Nagra

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This quote by Parminder Nagra speaks to the unique experience of British Asian immigrants. Her dad in the movie is a representation of the battles and worries that lots of immigrants deal with when pertaining to a brand-new nation. He expresses his fear for his child, which is most likely due to the fact that he had a difficult time when he first showed up in England. This is a sentiment that is rarely seen in movies, and even more hardly ever seen in British Asian movies. This quote talks to the value of representation in media, and how it can assist to accentuate the special experiences of immigrants. It also works as a tip of the struggles that lots of immigrants deal with when coming to a brand-new nation, and the value of understanding and respecting their experiences.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Parminder Nagra somewhere between October 5, 1975 and today. She was a famous Actress from England. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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