Breakaway
A hockey enthusiast since 12 years of age, Toronto-based Rajvinder Singh, even went to the extent of trimming his hair, discarding his Pagri/turban, did not complete his education, incurred the wrath of his father, Darvesh, who wanted him to be involved in the family business as well as confirm and respect Sikh religion principles and values. Hoping to play professional hockey, Rajvinder, along with other fellow Sikh players, instead finds himself treated as the object of ridicule, referred to as a 'joker', by mainstream Caucasian players. Even his friends tease him and ask him to take up 'Guli Danda' and Kabaddi', while his father makes him work for Uncle Sammy as a truck driver. He is attracted to stunning law student Melissa Winters while her brother, Dan, offers to coach Rajvinder and his team. Unable to get themselves included in any team, they form their own...
Cast
Vinay Virmani
as Rajvinder Singh
Camilla Belle
as Melissa Winters
Rob Lowe
as Dan Winters
Anupam Kher
as Darvesh Singh
Russell Peters
as Sonu Singh
Gurpreet Ghuggi
as Uncle Sammy
Sakina Jaffrey
as Livleen Singh
Noureen DeWulf
as Reena Singh
Kashish Suri
as Gurveer Singh
Pamela Sinha
as Aunty Jasleen
