Ae Fond Kiss...

The story unfolds in contemporary Glasgow, where traditional expectations clash with young love and independence. The era’s social attitudes toward arranged marriages, interfaith relationships, and female ambitions shape the characters’ choices. Community scrutiny and family honour influence every major decision.

Glasgow provides the urban backdrop for the Khan family's story, a bustling Scottish city with a rich immigrant presence. The film follows a Pakistani-British clan navigating work, schooling, and romance within this close-knit community. Its streets, schools, and music venues frame the tension between tradition and modern life.

❤️ Forbidden Love

Casim and Roisin pursue a romance that crosses religious and cultural boundaries. Their relationship faces disapproval from family and community, threatening stability and harmony. The relationship tests the characters’ commitment to personal happiness versus duty.

⚖️ Tradition

The film contrasts rigid cultural rules—especially around arranged marriages and communal expectations—with individual desires for love and autonomy. Casim and Tahara resist inherited norms, driving crucial turning points. The tension reveals how far tradition can bend before breaking.

👪 Family Honour

Honor codes govern the Khan family's actions and the wider community's judgment. The prospect of broken engagements and illicit relationships triggers conflicts about reputation and belonging. Characters weigh the cost of pursuing personal happiness against protecting family name.