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Pardesi

Pardesi

2012
Comedy
7 min NR Australia
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Teenagers Tim and Ounce are hoping to sell their old automobile for an exorbitant price to an Indian gentleman by the name of Mr Dkhar. However their plans…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Danny Philippou / Danielle Tinker
Starring
Darcy Crouch / Pranam Janney / Jim Smith / Rodney Van Der Wall

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

charming insightful heartwarming predictable gentle earnest understated pleasant thoughtful mild

Reviews

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Chloe Davies
Apr 25, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Pardesi' attempts a tale of cultural awakening, but its execution feels somewhat tentative. The central idea of teenagers being drawn into a family's hospitality is an interesting one, but the pacing occasionally drags, and the narrative doesn't quite…

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Julian Croft
Apr 25, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is a film that understands the power of human connection, even when it arrives uninvited. 'Pardesi' masterfully uses the seemingly simple transaction of selling a car as a gateway to a rich tapestry of Indian culture and…

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 25, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Pardesi' presents a narrative that prioritises earnestness over originality. The encounter between Tim and Ounce and Mr Dkhar's family is framed around an extended, hospitable feast that gradually reshapes the teenagers' outlook. While the performances are commendable in…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 25, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

There's a disarming sincerity to 'Pardesi' that elevates it beyond its simple setup. The film's strength lies in its depiction of forced cultural immersion, where the generosity of Mr Dkhar’s family becomes both a charming obstacle and a…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 25, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Pardesi offers a gentle, if somewhat predictable, foray into cross-cultural understanding. The premise of two teenagers encountering unexpected hospitality from Mr Dkhar and his family is a familiar trope, yet it’s handled with a certain warmth. Darcy Crouch…

FAQs

The film subtly critiques assumptions by presenting characters who might initially be misjudged. Tim and Ounce's encounter with Mr Dkhar suggests that appearances can be deceiving. The narrative arc, where their plans are 'railroaded' by hospitality, implies a deeper engagement with cultural understanding that transcends superficial judgments, potentially challenging both the characters' and the audience's preconceived notions.