Life Goes On (2009)

A contemporary British Asian family drama centering around the conflict between a father and his three daughters spanning the six days between the death of his wife and the funeral.

The drama explores the relations between a grief stricken father and his three daughters. Set in London, the time is now, the family of Indian origin. With his wife’s sudden death, Sanjay is suddenly thrown into close proximity with his three daughters. The drama unfolds over six days from the day when Manju dies to day of the funeral. Haunted by memories, grappling with this devastating loss, Sanjay finds himself assessing and carving out new relations with his three daughters. He is faced with a further crisis when he discovers his youngest and most loved daughter Dia, has a Muslim boyfriend -Imtiaz. Confused and angry, Sanjay leaves home and wanders the streets of London one night. With an unexpected series of events, Sanjay is forced to face his past demons.

Director: Sangeeta Datta
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Soumik Datta
Production: SD Films, Storm glass Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, हिन्दी, বাংলা
Original Language: en

Themes

Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Siblings United in Grief and Strength

Keywords

london, england, grief, grieving, death of wife

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Life Goes On about?
The drama explores the relations between a grief stricken father and his three daughters. Set in London, the time is now, the family of Indian origin. With his wife’s sudden death, Sanjay is suddenly thrown into close proximity with his three daughters. The drama unfolds over six days from the day when Manju dies to day of the funeral. Haunted by memories, grappling with this devastating loss, Sanjay finds himself assessing and carving out new relations with his three daughters. He is faced with a further crisis when he discovers his youngest and most loved daughter Dia, has a Muslim boyfriend -Imtiaz. Confused and angry, Sanjay leaves home and wanders the streets of London one night. With an unexpected series of events, Sanjay is forced to face his past demons.
Who directed Life Goes On?
Life Goes On was directed by Sangeeta Datta.
Who stars in Life Goes On?
Life Goes On stars Soha Ali Khan, Sharmila Tagore, Girish Karnad, Rez Kempton, Om Puri.
How long is Life Goes On?
Life Goes On has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is Life Goes On?
Life Goes On is a Drama film.
Where was Life Goes On produced?
Life Goes On was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Life Goes On?
The themes of Life Goes On include: Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Siblings United in Grief and Strength.