I Can’t Think Straight (2008): Cast, Box Office & Plot
I Can’t Think Straight is a 2008 romantic drama directed by Shamim Sarif, starring Lisa Ray as Tala, Sheetal Sheth and Dalip Tahil. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $40,945 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Shamim Sarif
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Enlightenment Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is I Can’t Think Straight About?
The premise of I Can’t Think Straight without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Tala, a London‑based Palestinian Christian, is planning a lavish Middle Eastern wedding when she meets Leyla, a shy British‑Indian Muslim dating her best friend. Despite cultural and religious differences, a strong attraction forms. Unready to accept her feelings, Tala flees to Jordan, while Leyla confronts her traditional parents. As the wedding nears, tensions rise and Tala must choose authenticity.
I Can’t Think Straight Themes & Keywords
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- female female kiss
- lesbian cuckold
- indian
- arabic music
- muslim
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- lesbian
- lesbian sex
- lesbian coming out romance
- compulsory heterosexuality
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- israel palestine conflict
- coming out
- gender stereotype
- feminist film
- triple f rated
- indian screenwriter
- bechdel test passed
- indian director
- female screenwriter
- female protagonist
- female director
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- wedding dress
- wedding cake
- title written in movie
- tennis
- tennis court
- spit in drink
- sister sister relationship
- sexual desire
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- polo
- passion
- park
- oxford
- museum
- mother daughter relationship
- maid
- insurance company
- insurance agent
- ferris wheel
- female writer
- father daughter relationship
- erotic dancing
- engagement party
- crying
- closeted homosexual
I Can’t Think Straight Cast & Characters
Lisa Ray leads the cast as Tala, with Sheetal Sheth as Leyla and Dalip Tahil as Omar. Directed by Shamim Sarif; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shamim Sarif
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Lisa Ray as Tala - Sheetal Sheth as Leyla
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Dalip Tahil as Omar - Antonia Frering as Reema
Also Starring in I Can’t Think Straight
· 13 more- Darwin Shaw Hani (as Daud Shah)
- Rez Kempton Ali
- Amber Rose Revah Yasmin
- Nina Wadia Housekeeper
- Ernest Ignatius Sam
- Kimberly Jaraj Zina
- Anya Lahiri Lamia
- Sam Vincenti Kareem
- George Tardios Uncle Ramzi
- Siddiqua Akhtar Maya
- Ishwar Maharaj Sami
- Gabrielle Amies Aunty Ramzi
- Jessica Allsop Jennifer
More from Shamim Sarif
More films directed by Shamim Sarif, best-rated first: Despite the Falling Snow, Polarized, A House On Fire and The World Unseen.
I Can’t Think Straight Plot Summary
What happens in I Can’t Think Straight from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the opulent, tradition-bound world of affluent Christian Palestinians, Tala’s life is framed by two very different sets of expectations: the public rituals of a Jordan-bound wedding and the private yearnings that pull at her heart. Her parents, Reema and Omar, navigate the pressure of tradition, wealth, and reputation as they prepare to host a lavish engagement for Tala with Hani during a visit to Jordan. The film then shifts to London, where Tala’s path intersects with Leyla, a young British Indian Muslim woman who is quietly dating Tala’s closest friend, Ali. Leyla is earnest, brave, and quietly introspective, her sensitive nature belying a stubborn longing to write and be seen.
Full summary
The whole story of I Can’t Think Straight, scene by scene
I Can’t Think Straight Box Office
I Can’t Think Straight grossed $40,945 worldwide. $39,576 came from the US and Canada and $1,369 (3%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$40.9K
- US & Canada
- $39.6K
- International
- $1.4K
I Can’t Think Straight Trailers & Videos
The trailer of I Can’t Think Straight.
How Well Do You Know I Can’t Think Straight?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Leyla's secret ambition throughout the film?
I Can’t Think Straight Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “No Puedo Pensar Con Claridad” and “לא חושבת בהיגיון”.
- Also known as
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- No Puedo Pensar Con Claridad
- לא חושבת בהיגיון
- Elveszed az eszem
- Я не могу думать гетеросексуально
- Nie potrafię inaczej
- 同心难改
- 아이 캔트 싱크 스트레이트
- ストレートじゃいられない
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I Can’t Think Straight FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of I Can’t Think Straight, each answered in a sentence.
How long is I Can’t Think Straight?
I Can’t Think Straight runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was I Can’t Think Straight released?
I Can’t Think Straight was released on June 1, 2008.
Who directed I Can’t Think Straight?
I Can’t Think Straight was directed by Shamim Sarif.
More films by Shamim Sarif Who is in the cast of I Can’t Think Straight?
I Can’t Think Straight stars Lisa Ray as Tala, Sheetal Sheth as Leyla and Dalip Tahil as Omar, among 17 credited actors.
How much did I Can’t Think Straight make at the box office?
I Can’t Think Straight grossed $40,945 worldwide ($39,576 domestic, $1,369 international).
Does I Can’t Think Straight have a post-credit scene?
No. I Can’t Think Straight has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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