Ae Fond Kiss ... (film)

Ae Fond Kiss... is a 2004 romantic drama film directed by Ken Loach, and starring Atta Yaqub and Eva Birthistle. Set in Glasgow, Scotland, it explores the complexities of an intercultural and interfaith relationship between Casim, a young Muslim man of Pakistani descent, and Roisin, an Irish Catholic teacher.

The film delves into the pressures faced by Casim from his family to enter into an arranged marriage, and the societal and religious barriers that Roisin and he must confront. Ae Fond Kiss... examines themes of love, family, cultural identity, religious prejudice, and the challenges of integration in modern Britain.

The title of the film is taken from the Robert Burns poem of the same name, reflecting the bittersweet nature of the central relationship. The film is known for its naturalistic style and its portrayal of everyday life in a multicultural society. It received critical acclaim for its sensitive handling of complex social issues.