In a family-run Pakistani restaurant in England, chaos and tension are everywhere, yet a sense of harmony prevails and a spirit of unity overcomes all difficulties. But when the young Zafar walks in, Magid immediately tries to shield him from the family’s intrusive questions: the secret between them must not be revealed. The fine line between the personal and the communal within close-knit, supportive communities becomes a divide that forces people to lead double lives and betray themselves.
Biography
film director
Luís Hindman
Luís Hindman, a director and screenwriter of Asian and Irish heritage, has been nominated for a BAFTA Award and is the recipient of the One to Watch award from Into Film. Hindman has also directed music videos, including Permanent Damage by soul‑pop artist Joesef. His short film Magid/Zafar (2025), winner of a BIFA, was screened in competition at the BFI London Film Festival. His debut feature film, supported by the BFI and FILM4, is currently being developed.
Cast
& Credits
Montaggio/Editing Joseph Taylor
Fotografia/Photography Jaime Ackroyd
Scenografia/Production Design Luke Moran-Morris
Suono/Sound George Castle, James Benn
Musica/Music Phil Canning
Interpreti/Cast Eben Figueiredo, Gurjeet Singh, Kulvinder Ghir, Ravin J. Ganatra
Produttore/Producer Aidan Robert Brooks
Produzione/Production Film4 Productions, BFI, Lovechild
