West Is West

George runs a shop called George's English Chippy, serving traditional English food like pies and fish and chips. Business is struggling, indicating his disconnect from his cultural roots and the current economic situation. Annie works at the shop, supporting George's efforts to keep the business afloat.

Tariq, now a hippie resembling George Harrison, manages a new age shop with his older brother Nazir. Tariq has an English girlfriend unaware of his Pakistani heritage, highlighting the family's assimilation and generational differences. Their lifestyle contrasts sharply with their traditional background.

Sajid, the youngest child, is bullied at school due to his Pakistani background, and he is often truant to escape the harassment. His head is forcibly dunked in a toilet by bullies, reflecting the prejudice he faces. George insists on dropping Sajid at school daily, deepening the family tension.

After Sajid is caught shoplifting, George responds aggressively at home, retaliating with insults and blaming Sajid's disconnection from his heritage. Ella tries to explain the bullying's influence, but George fears losing Sajid to his cultural roots, feeling he may lose all his children to British assimilation.

George decides to take Sajid to Pakistan to reconnect him with his roots and meet family, despite Ella’s disapproval. They arrive in Pakistan, where Sajid witnesses the stark realities of life, including a tragic overturned truck accident, exposing him to the country's hardships.

George reunites with his extended family, including Basheera and their children, after decades apart. He distributes gifts and plans to find a bride for Maneer, though he is met with hostility and neglect from the family, revealing tensions and past regrets.

George learns that no families are willing to offer their daughters for Maneer, fearing he will leave his wife for an English woman. He confronts family rejection, blaming his past choices, while Maneer and Basheera express anger over his abandonment years ago.

Sajid is taken to a local school where he meets Zaid and Pir Naseem. Initially hostile, Sajid gradually befriends Zaid and is introduced to Pakistani culture and history through visits to old ruins and religious sites. This helps him appreciate his heritage.

Sajid meets Neelam, a woman who resembles a famous singer, and they develop plans to meet and marry. Sajid begins to embrace his cultural identity, feeling more connected to his roots, which causes some jealousy in George regarding Sajid's bond with the community.

Ella and her friend Annie arrive in Pakistan, angry about George building a new house and planning to take Sajid back to England. She has conflicts with Basheera and her daughters, but eventually they find common ground and become friends over shared hardships.

Maneer marries Neelam, marking a union that symbolizes familial reconciliation and cultural bridging. George begins to see his family in Pakistan in a new light, appreciating Ella's support during difficult times.

George and his family, including Sajid, return to England. George’s shop now features Pakistani-style kebabs, reflecting his integration of cultural influences and his renewed appreciation for his heritage. Sajid is proud of his background, having grown closer to his roots.