Riz and his family are in the middle of a typical family day in their house, whilst a far right march plays out on the telly in the background, which eventually arrives at their front door, leading to a devastating outcome.
Riz Ahmed delivers a standout performance in this overwhelming and explosive experience which places us in the frontline as witnesses to the extreme consequences of what hate speech and racism can ultimately lead to. A visually arresting, rhythmically powerful and thought-provoking slice of dystopia.—European Film Awards
Against the backdrop of a far-right march on television, Ahmed's British South Asian family is looking forward to a wedding. However, amid giggles and jokes, and hectic preparation, the unthinkable happens: masked, gun-toting white supremacists arrive in the once-peaceful neighbourhood. But what makes one British?—Nick Riganas