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Eaten by Lions
In search of his estranged father, Omar sets off to Blackpool with half-brother Pete in this heartwarming multicultural road trip comedy starring BAFTA-nominated actor Asim Chaudhry (People Just Do Nothing).
Director: Jason Wingard
Overview
After the death of their grandmother, half-brothers Omar and Pete embark on an adventure to Blackpool to find Omar’s biological father. Along the way, they meet an assortment of kooky characters in this journey of self-discovery and found families. Wonderfully off-kilter and heartwarming, this comedy presents the multi-cultural Britain of today with all its charm.
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