Based on the 1990 novel by author/screenwriter Kureishi (MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDERETTE), this frank, funny BBC mini series originally ran on UK television in 1993. It is the mid-1970s, and Karim (Andrews) is a teenager of Pakistani descent in London. His office worker father (Seth) suddenly becomes a neighborhood guru, teaching meditation classes around the neighborhood. Before long, Karim's father has a mistress (Fleetwood), whose son, a glam rocker who is also the coolest kid in school (Mackintosh), Karim finds himself strangely attracted to. Will Karim be able to navigate the confusion of youth and make a mark in theater? Kureishi's funny and expansive tale, full of interesting characters, is given due treatment here, with a fine soundtrack by Bowie.

DVD Features:

Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Stereo - English
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary

Distributor Notes: Before Velvet Goldmine, there was Buddha of Suburbia. The coming of age story of Karim, an assimilated Indian in London during the swinging seventies. Winner of seven international film awards. Soundtrack by David Bowie.

Source: Warner Home Video

Naveen Andrews: British actor, THE ENGLISH PATIENT, LOST
Brenda Blethyn: British Actress
Roshan Seth: Actor/In UK
Steven Mackintosh: Actor - London Kills Me
Susan Fleetwood: British Actress

Roger Michell: Director/"Buddha Suburbs"

David Bowie: British Musician/Actor

"...THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA affirms how rare it is to find a vision as perceptive and blunt as [Kureishis's]. It is a relief to find him in top, entertaining form..."
"...Consistently entertaining, provocative....BUDDHA remains assured and grounded throughout..."
4 stars out of 5 -- "[A] cannily cast and well-scripted drama..."