Apron Strings (2008)

Celebrity Chef Anita hasn't seen her family for twenty years. That is until her son Michael decides to do some soul searching and track down his aunt.

Director:

Sima Urale

Writers:

Shuchi Kothari, Dianne Taylor

Stars:

Laila Rouass, Scott Wills, Jennifer Ludlam

4 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Laila Rouass	...	Anita
Scott Wills	...	Barry
Jennifer Ludlam	...	Lorna
Nathan Whitaker	...	Michael
Leela Patel	...	Tara
Jodie Rimmer	...	Virginia
Kate Harcourt	...	Nan
Peter Elliott	...	David
Gary Young	...	Minh
Vandana Minhas	...	Preet
Nimi Bedi	...	Mrs Rai Kaur
Paul Glover	...	Mutt
Barry Te Hira	...	Jay
Helene Wong	...	Mrs Tran
Edwin Wright	...	Anita's Director

Storyline

Celebrity Chef Anita hasn't seen her family for twenty years. That is until her son Michael decides to do some soul searching and track down his aunt.

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Taglines:

Sometimes letting go is the best embrace.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

New Zealand

Language:

English Panjabi

Release Date:

August 2008 (New Zealand)

Filming Locations:

Auckland, New Zealand

Company Credits

Production Co:

Great Southern Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min 90 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Motherhood, community, religion and Laila Rouass.

This is a drama that focuses on two New Zealand families. A Muslim family in which two sisters have been estranged for years and the son of one of the sisters who tries to build a relationship with the aunt he's never met. A Caucasian family consisting of a mother, her pregnant daughter and the 35-year-old, in-debt, lay-about son who still lives with her. Both story lines are very involving, intertwine somewhat with each other, involving you in their lives and building to the two simultaneous dramatic climaxes.

I saw this at the 2008 Toronto International Film festival and while it is a serious movie and has much to say about motherhood, family, community, racism and sexuality, it's not a morose or preachy film. It's quite entertaining.

One other thing.... guys, it might be considered a chick-flick, but the actress, Laila Rouass, is the most beautiful woman you'll see in any movie, including any "action" movie you might be considering,