BREAKAWAY (2011)
- Run Time: 101 min.
- Rating: PG
- Director: Robert Lieberman
- Writer(s): Vinay Virmani
- Star(s): Vinay Virmani, Russell Peters, Rob Lowe, Camilla Belle
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Plot Summary
Rajvinder Singh (Virmani) is struggling to balance the wishes of his traditional Sikh family and his
own true passion for hockey. Raj and his friends play only for fun, held back by the prejudice and
mockery of other teams as their turban-clad crew steps onto the ice. Enter Coach Dan Winters
(Lowe) and soon the Speedy Singhs are competing in a real tournament, and Raj is falling in love
with the coach’s beautiful sister, Melissa (Belle).
A cross-cultural story of self-discovery, Breakaway is a heartwarming, action-filled comedy,
bringing a dash of Bollywood to Canada’s favourite sport. With a hilarious supporting cast
including comedian Russell Peters, Breakaway will have you cheering for its unlikely heroes.
About the Director
Robert Lieberman
For over three decades, Lieberman has been one of the busiest directors in the film and television industry. His feature debut was 1982’s Table for Five starring Jon Voight. Other credits include Fire in the Sky and Breakaway which premiered at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival.