Directed by Gurinder Chadha, Bend It Like Beckham follows a British-Indian teenager who pursues football while navigating family expectations and cultural identity. Parminder Nagra leads alongside Keira Knightley in a coming-of-age sports comedy-drama set in contemporary London. The film became a major crossover hit and earned a BAFTA nomination for Outstanding British Film (Alexander Korda Award). Från IMDB: Jess Bhamra dreams of playing professional football, but her Sikh parents have plans for her: a law degree and a marriage. Jules, a white female striker, spots Jess playing football and invites her to join the local womens team.