

Breakaway
2011-09-30 · 100 min · ★ 5.4
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...
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Production details
- Directors
- Rob Lieberman
- Production companies
- First Take Entertainment, Don Carmody Productions, Whizbang Films, Téléfilm Canada, CBC, Hari Om Entertainment, Movie Central
- Countries
- Canada, India
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 198,033
Top Cast
Vinay VirmaniRajvinder Singh
Camilla BelleMelissa Winters
Rob LoweDan Winters
Anupam KherDarvesh Singh
Russell PetersSonu Singh
Gurpreet GhuggiUncle Sammy
Sakina JaffreyLivleen Singh
Noureen DeWulfReena Singh
Pamela SinhaAunty Jasleen
Prem SinghDeva Singh
Al MukadamInderjit Singh
Ali HassanNikku Singh
Rup MagonJassi Singh
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