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Polite Society

Polite Society

Comedy · Action · Drama · 2023

Martial artist-in-training Ria Khan believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, Ria attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood.

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Polite Society

“Big trouble. Little sister.”

2023 Comedy · Action · Drama 1h 44m

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6.3 / 10

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Martial artist-in-training Ria Khan believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, Ria attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood.

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Directed by

Nida Manzoor

Written by

Nida Manzoor

Priya Kansara

Priya Kansara

Ria Khan

Ritu Arya

Ritu Arya

Lena

Shobu Kapoor

Shobu Kapoor

Fatima

Ella Bruccoleri

Ella Bruccoleri

Alba

Seraphina Beh

Seraphina Beh

Clara

Shona Babayemi

Shona Babayemi

Kovacs

Nimra Bucha

Nimra Bucha

Raheela

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The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.