Bend It Like Beckham

• Parminder Nagra as Jeminder 'Jess' Kaur Bhamra
• Keira Knightley as Juliette 'Jules' Paxton
• Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Joe

A comedy about bending the rules to reach your goal, Bend It Like Beckham explores the world of women's football, from kick-abouts in the park to freekicks in the Final. Set in Hounslow, West London and Hamburg, the film follows two 18 year olds with their hearts set on a future in professional soccer. Heart-stopping talent doesn't seem to be enough when your parents want you to hang up your football boots, find a nice boyfriend and learn to cook the perfect chapatti.
Year: 2002