

Breakaway
“Love. It's A Team Sport”
Overview
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...
Top Cast

Vinay Virmani
Rajvinder Singh

Camilla Belle
Melissa Winters

Rob Lowe
Dan Winters

Anupam Kher
Darvesh Singh

Russell Peters
Sonu Singh

Gurpreet Ghuggi
Uncle Sammy

Sakina Jaffrey
Livleen Singh

Noureen DeWulf
Reena Singh
Kashish Suri
Gurveer Singh

Pamela Sinha
Aunty Jasleen
Themes & Keywords
About Breakaway
Breakaway is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 2011 exploring themes of sports, toronto, canada, ice hockey, sikhism. Directed by Rob Lieberman, it stars Vinay Virmani, Camilla Belle, Rob Lowe. 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...
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