In England in 1987, a teenager from an Asian family learns to live his life, understand his family and find his own voice through the music of American rock star Bruce Springsteen.In England in 1987, a teenager from an Asian family learns to live his life, understand his family and find his own voice through the music of American rock star Bruce Springsteen.In England in 1987, a teenager from an Asian family learns to live his life, understand his family and find his own voice through the music of American rock star Bruce Springsteen.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 8 nominations
Ronak Singh Chadha Berges
- Javed (10)
- (as Ronak Chadha Berges)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe movie is inspired by the life of journalist Sarfraz Manzoor and his love of the works of Bruce Springsteen. It is based on Manzoor's memoir "Greetings from Bury Park: Race, Religion and Rock N' Roll".
- GoofsJaved listens to Bruce Springsteen's studio version of Patti Smith's "Because the Night". This particular version was not released commercially until a 2010 compilation.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Good Morning Britain: Episode dated 30 July 2019 (2019)
- SoundtracksIt's a Sin
Written by Chris Lowe (as Christopher Lowe) and Neil Tennant
Performed by Pet Shop Boys
Published by Cage Music Ltd.
Administered by Kobalt Music Publishing Limited
Courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd.
Featured review
Don't be fooled, this film is far more about the story than the music
I have to confess I am a big Springsteen fan and I really enjoyed the soundtrack to this film but unlike other recent movies, the soundtrack is just that, rather than being the core of the film.
This is a great little British movie based on a true story about a British boy with Pakistani parents trying to overcome racism and strict parentage in Luton in the 80s. It is very real but also very funny.
I found it a bit of a slow burner but it really took off and a film I will be watching again.
And of course, everything is a better with Springsteen!
This is a great little British movie based on a true story about a British boy with Pakistani parents trying to overcome racism and strict parentage in Luton in the 80s. It is very real but also very funny.
I found it a bit of a slow burner but it really took off and a film I will be watching again.
And of course, everything is a better with Springsteen!
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- coombsstephen
- Jul 8, 2019
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official sites
- Languages
- Also known as
- Ánh Sáng Chói Lóa
- Filming locations
- The Mall Luton, Mall Management, 37 The Mall, Bedfordshire, Luton LU1 2LJ, United Kingdom(Used as the Arndale centre)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $15,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $11,901,145
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,333,305
- Aug 18, 2019
- Gross worldwide
- $18,601,145
- Runtime1 hour 58 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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