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Anita and Me (2002)

92 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   22 November 2002 (UK)
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Meena, a 12-year-old living in a mining village in the English Midlands in 1972, is the daughter of Indian parents who've come to England to give her a better life... See full summary »

Director:

Metin Hüseyin

Writers:

Meera Syal (novel), Meera Syal (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kabir Bedi ...
Max Beesley ...
Hairy Neddy
Sanjeev Bhaskar Sanjeev Bhaskar ...
Mr. Kumar
Anna Brewster Anna Brewster ...
Kathy Burke ...
Mrs. Rutter
Ayesha Dharker ...
Mrs. Daljeet Kumar
Omid Djalili ...
Uncle Amman
Alex Freeborn Alex Freeborn ...
Sam Lowbridge
Lynn Redgrave ...
Mrs. Ormerod
Zohra Sehgal Zohra Sehgal ...
Nanima
Meera Syal ...
Auntie Shaila
Christine Tremarco Christine Tremarco ...
Sandy
Chandeep Uppal Chandeep Uppal ...
Meena Kumar
Mark Williams Mark Williams ...
The Reverend 'Uncle' Alan
Lucy Pargeter Lucy Pargeter ...
Brenda
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Storyline

Meena, a 12-year-old living in a mining village in the English Midlands in 1972, is the daughter of Indian parents who've come to England to give her a better life. This idyllic existence is upset by the arrival in the village of Anita Rutter and her dysfunctional family. Anita is 14, blonde and beautiful - exactly what Meena thinks she wants to be. She becomes part of Anita's world, but events do not run smoothly. Meena's growing up - and that brings plenty of changes. Written by Phil Reynolds  

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Plot Keywords:

Indian | England | Midlands | Friendship | Family Relationships  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English | Hindi | Punjabi

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Anita és én See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£453,613 (UK) (24 November 2002) (226 Screens)

Gross:

£1,753,880 (UK) (29 December 2002)
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Trivia

Alex Freeborn as Sam Lowbridge rides a 1971 Triumph Bonneville. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: The film shows UPVC double glazing in certain scenes. UPVC double glazing was not introduced into the UK until 1976, whereas the movie is set in 1972. See more »

Soundtracks

"How Can I Be Sure"
Written by Felix Cavaliere and Edward Brigati
Performed by David Cassidy See more »