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Breakaway

Not Rated
ComedyDramaRomance
5.6/10(23 ratings)

A hockey enthusiast since 12 years of age, Toronto-based Rajvinder Singh, even went to the extent of trimming his hair, discarding his Pagri/turban, did not complete his education, incurred the wrath of his father, Darvesh, who wanted him to be involved in the family business as well as confirm and respect Sikh religion principles and values. Hoping to play professional hockey, Rajvinder, along with other fellow Sikh players, instead finds himself treated as the object of ridicule, referred to as a 'joker', by mainstream Caucasian players. Even his friends tease him and ask him to take up 'Guli Danda' and Kabaddi', while his father makes him work for Uncle Sammy as a truck driver. He is attracted to stunning law student Melissa Winters while her brother, Dan, offers to coach Rajvinder and his team. Unable to get themselves included in any team, they form their own...

09-30-2011
1h 40m
Breakaway
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Main Cast

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Rob Lieberman
Production:
First Take Entertainment, Don Carmody Productions, Whizbang Films, Téléfilm Canada, CBC, Movie Central, Hari Om Entertainment
Revenue:
$198,033

Key Crew

Editor:
Susan Shipton
Executive Producer:
Akshay Kumar
Special Effects:
Brock Jolliffe
Story:
Vinay Virmani
Screenplay:
Noel S Baker

Locations and Languages

Country:
CA; US
Filming:
CA; IN
Languages:
en