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Mood:
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- ImmigrantsComing of AgeSelf DiscoveryCulture ClashMind and SoulSocietyCouple RelationsInfidelity more...
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- DramaMini SeriesComedyPeriod
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- 20th Century70s80s
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- EnglandEuropeLondonSuburbs
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- Talky
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- Rock
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The Buddha of Suburbia, 1993
English
UK
Profile of The Buddha of Suburbia
The Buddha of Suburbia can be described as sincere, witty, and sentimental. The plot revolves around immigrants, culture clash, and self discovery. Its comic aspect comes from satire and irreverent humor. The Buddha of Suburbia's main genres are drama, comedy, and period. In terms of style, it is a mini-series and is talky. In approach, it is serious and realistic. The Buddha of Suburbia is set, at least in part, in the suburbs. It is located in London. It takes place in the 1980s. The soundtrack of The Buddha of Suburbia is rock. It is based on a book. Note that it involves strong sexual content, drugs/alcohol, and nudity.
Summary of The Buddha of Suburbia
Based on the 1990 novel by author/screenwriter Kureishi (MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDERETTE), this frank, funny BBC mini series originally ran on UK television in 1993. It is the mid-1970s, and Karim (Andrews) is a teenager of Pakistani descent in London. His office worker father (Seth) suddenly becomes a neighborhood guru, teaching meditation classes around the neighborhood. Before long, Karim's father has a mistress (Fleetwood), whose son, a glam rocker who is also the coolest kid in school (Mackintosh), Karim finds himself strangely attracted to. Will Karim be able to navigate the confusion of youth and make a mark in theater? Kureishi's funny and expansive tale, full of interesting characters, is given due treatment here, with a fine soundtrack by Bowie.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | UK |
| Release date: | 9 December 1994 |
| Runtime: | 222 min |
| Seasons: | 1 |
Cast and Crew
as Karim Amir
as Margaret Amir
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