16 Nov 1985
My Beautiful Laundrette
A Pakistani Briton renovates a rundown laundrette with his male lover while dealing with drama within his family, the local Pakistani community, and a persistent mob of skinheads.
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Derek Hughes Howie
Sam Landman Jack
Anil Margsahayam Mr. Newberry
Anna Hashizume Tobi
Christopher Whiting Boima Freeman
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