In 1996 Punjab, India, Canadian-born Indian girl Jassi falls in love with Mithu, a rickshaw driver who is beneath her social status. Their attraction is pure and unconditional, but is it strong enough to fight the dictates imposed by Jassi’s family and Punjabi society?
From acclaimed director Tarsem Singh, the visionary voice behind films such as The Cell and The Fall, comes a heart-wrenching and unforgettable film about two lovers who will do whatever it takes to be together – and the brutal reality of societal expectations that threaten to tear them apart.