“Is” (Aakash Shukal) is traveling by train to Euston station in London to meet “Hana” (Sally Ann) for a day intended to help them get acquainted, as both are feeling pressure from their families to marry. Their initial interaction isn't particularly promising; they seem anxious and perhaps fundamentally different as the predictable series of situations and obstacles play out. The script feels constructed to highlight every possible point of connection and conflict, relying on awkward dialogue that allows characters to make a succession of points at each other’s expense. She appears somewhat condescending and overly confident, while he seems like an insensitive fool. However, it's questionable whether they truly are these things. Unfortunately, train cancellations due to faulty wiring mean we’re forced to spend considerably more time with these two people who could have easily been sent home much sooner by taking a bus from Victoria coach station. The story makes numerous assumptions about gender and racial differences, and after only ten minutes, I honestly couldn't have cared less whether they managed to make any progress through this contrived mess of stereotypes and simplicity. It’s admittedly challenging to sustain an audience with constant dialogue; there should be natural shifts in intensity that allow both the characters and viewers a chance to breathe, but even what attempts at humor feel harsh. The sarcasm isn't intended for entertainment—instead, it conveys a sense of superiority often shielded by discussions of race, ethnicity, or broad generalizations. The production values are simple, using handheld cameras, and London appears strangely quiet in the film. Despite its ninety-minute length, it felt much longer. I’m sorry to say that this all came across as overly self-important, seeming designed to lecture an audience that already agrees with its message.
On September 23, 2026
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