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Broken English

Broken English

Broken English
1996 1h 32m5.4

Broken English

“Sometimes when you make love you make war.”

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Ivan is the fierce patriarch of a family of Croatian refugees living in Auckland during the Yugoslav wars. Nina is his daughter, ready to live on her own, despite his angry objections. Eddie is the Maori she takes as her lover. Nina works at the restaurant where Eddie cooks. For a price, she agrees to marry another restaurant employee, a Chinese man, so that he can establish permanent residency. The money gives her the independence she needs to leave her parents' house and move in with Eddie. Complications arise when Eddie realizes the depth of her father's fury and the strength of Nina's family ties.

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DirectorGregor Nicholas
ScreenplayGregor Nicholas, Johanna Pigott, James Salter
StatusReleased
ReleasedSeptember 9, 1996
CountryNew Zealand
Languageen
Runtime1h 32m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.4 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.4 / 10
Votes10
GenresRomance, Drama
StudioNew Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air

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Rade Šerbedžija

Rade Šerbedžija

Ivan

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Aleksandra Vujcic

Nina

Julian Arahanga

Julian Arahanga

Eddie

Marton Csokas

Marton Csokas

Darko

Stephen Ure

Stephen Ure

Ivan's mate

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Where can I watch Broken English?

Broken English (1996) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Broken English about?

Ivan is the fierce patriarch of a family of Croatian refugees living in Auckland during the Yugoslav wars. Nina is his daughter, ready to live on her own, despite his angry objections. Eddie is the Maori she takes as her lover. Nina works at the restaurant where Eddie cooks. For...

Who directed Broken English?

Broken English (1996) was directed by Gregor Nicholas. The film is a Romance, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 32m, rated 5.4/10.

How long is Broken English?

Broken English runs 1h 32m (92 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.4/10 from 10 votes. Genre: Romance, Drama.

Is Broken English worth watching?

Broken English is rated 5.4/10 by 10 viewers — below average. A good pick for Romance and Drama fans.