This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
I need to rewatch this movie again but there is one scene that is forever seared into my mind. It is when Hasan, who has lost his culinary way, cries as he eats the simple household meal made by his co-workers wife.
If you grew up in a culture that values food, and you've been away from that culture only to taste something that reminds you of home, family, your father's/mother's cooking: you would know EXACTLY how Hasan felt.
Because…
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
My mom grew up as an Indian woman having to learn English too. She likes this movie because it goes to show that people can excel/achieve what they want if they're given the opportunity. And I think that's really beautiful.
I also like how Shashi already had love in her life through her kids and husband (we don't know how things were before). What she wanted was respect. And she got it through making her own choices.
It was HER…
