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Three years ago, on the eve of her arranged marriage in Scotland, Nina ran away to London in search of the life and true love that she really wanted. After her father's unexpected death, Nina must now return home to face what she has so desperately tried to avoid, and, in doing so, she uncovers two secrets: Half of her family's curry house was lost on a gambling debt, and her father qualified for the finals of the "Best of the West Curry Competition." Eager to right her wrongs, Nina enlists the luscious new co-owner, Lisa, to win the cook-off contest, but an unforeseen ingredient shakes up their preparation plans. After an exhausting yet exhilarating night in the kitchen, their sneaking glances and tender touches hit each other with the searing heat of chilies to the tongue, and a passionate connection ignites the very sensation that Nina has been yearning for. A fiery, clandestine affair begins, but Nina must choose between her traditional family values and her new-found sizzling love. Like spices in a delicious curry, director Pratibha Parmar skillfully blends a vivacious cast of characters, vibrant Bollywood-style musical numbers and clever humor in this zesty, delightful comedy.

 -- Kelly Burkhardt