Breakaway

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Love. It's A Team Sport

Released September 30, 2011

Overview

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...

Runtime

1h 40m


Revenue

$198,033


Origin Country

Canada


Original Language

English


Original Title

Breakaway


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Canada
  • India

Spoken Languages

  • English
  • हिन्दी (Hindi)

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    First Take Entertainment

    Canada

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    Don Carmody Productions

    Canada

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    Whizbang Films

    Canada

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    Téléfilm Canada

    Canada

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