What is 'Polite Society' about? Plot of the British action comedy explained

'Polite Society' is a story of two sisters, one determined to become Britain’s top stuntwoman while another set to marry the love of her life
PUBLISHED APR 27, 2023
The official poster and a still of 'Polite Society' (IMDb)
The official poster and a still of 'Polite Society' (IMDb)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: South Asian culture is expanding in the Hollywood industry. With the successful run of 'Never Have I Ever' on Netflix, the profile of South Asian talent and culture on the international stage has risen. With 'Polite Society', a coming-of-age story of two British-Pakistani sisters, the culture is expanding its wings. The movie is set to have a theatrical release on April 28.

Nida Manzoor, known for 'We Are Lady Parts' makes her feature directorial debut with 'Polite Society'. The action-comedy features Priya Kansara who made her on-screen debut with 'Bridgerton' and Ritu Arya, who also plays Lila in the Netflix superhero series 'The Umbrella Academy' as the lead. 'Polite Society' is a story of two sisters: one determined to become Britain’s top stuntwoman while another set to marry the love of her life. To know the plot of 'Polite Society', keep reading.

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What is the plot of 'Polite Society'?

The official synopsis reads, "A martial artist-in-training believes she must save her older sister from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, she tries to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood."

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Watch the trailer of 'Polite Society' below:



 

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