“East is east” is a movie about a family who has trouble unifying their ideals and value system due to cultural and thus traditional ways of conducting themselves. Several relationships are apparent and relevant to the way a family and union of two people work, in “East is East.” All the members of the Kahn family have some form of issue that is relative to the dictatorial way the family is ruled, and the fact that the dictator will not tolerate intermarriage between Pakistanis and anyone else. Each family member displays a distinct idea as to what they wish to achieve in life, in the ways of marriage. Ella and George Kahn are emanating the biggest divergences, yet their children also bring about many causes for concern according to their parents.
George is an old-style Pakistani immigrant, and as such, is a traditionalist. He seems to value his beliefs and religion more than the happiness of his family members. George has convinced himself that he knows what is best for his progeny, and is left disillusioned when his family revolts against him and his close-mindedness.
The main reason for the conflicting opinions of George and Ella are due to Ella’s need to satisfy both, her husband and her children’s wishes,