Broken English
"Sometimes when you make love you make war."
Originally released in 1996. Broken English is a romance/drama film. directed by Gregor Nicholas.
Starring Rade Šerbedžija, Aleksandra Vujcic, and Julian Arahanga
Synopsis
Ivan is the fierce patriarch of a family of Croatian refugees living in Auckland during the Yugoslav wars. Nina is his daughter, ready to live on her own, despite his angry objections. Eddie is the Maori she takes as her lover. Nina works at the restaurant where Eddie cooks. For a price, she agrees to marry another restaurant employee, a Chinese man, so that he can establish permanent residency. The money gives her the independence she needs to leave her parents' house and move in with Eddie. Complications arise when Eddie realizes the depth of her father's fury and the strength of Nina's family ties.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- New Zealand Film Commission
- NZ on Air
- Communicado Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Broken English about?
Ivan is the fierce patriarch of a family of Croatian refugees living in Auckland during the Yugoslav wars. Nina is his daughter, ready to live on her own, despite his angry objections. Eddie is the...
Who directed Broken English?
Broken English was directed by Gregor Nicholas.
How long is Broken English?
Broken English has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Broken English released?
Broken English was released on September 9, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Broken English?
The main cast of Broken English includes Rade Šerbedžija, Aleksandra Vujcic, Julian Arahanga, Marton Csokas, Stephen Ure.