Wow! I never imagined Jill Hennessy ("Crossing Jordan") in such a great movie, as the lesbian lover of Reena (Nisha Ganatra in her first screen role). This is a charming tale of families and how they deal with their daughters.
But, enough of that, we have a problem. Reena's sister Sarita (Sakina Jaffrey - Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, "Third Watch") has just gotten married and finds out she can't have children. What to do? Momma needs a grandchild to spoil! Numerous potions, gimmicks, and superstitions were employed to get Sarita pregnant.
When nothing works Reena decides to be a surrogate mom. Boy, do things get funny and complicated on both sides.
Where this goes is unpredictable, but it is a refreshing look at Indian and Western culture, with lesbian culture in the middle. It's a blast.
It also has a great soundtrack.
But, enough of that, we have a problem. Reena's sister Sarita (Sakina Jaffrey - Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, "Third Watch") has just gotten married and finds out she can't have children. What to do? Momma needs a grandchild to spoil! Numerous potions, gimmicks, and superstitions were employed to get Sarita pregnant.
When nothing works Reena decides to be a surrogate mom. Boy, do things get funny and complicated on both sides.
Where this goes is unpredictable, but it is a refreshing look at Indian and Western culture, with lesbian culture in the middle. It's a blast.
It also has a great soundtrack.