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Acting
Lisa Ray and Sheetal Sheth's chemistry is absolutely electric.
Writing
Sharp cultural specificity, not generic coming-out tropes.
Costume
Tala's wedding prep visuals are stunning cultural eye candy.

Director
Shamim Sarif
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