rohinton mistry multi layer novel seem impossible to adapt for the screen but the resulting movie be fill with passion and emotion and humour and pathos . the story be somewhat slow move but there be always something on the screen to captivate the audience . the movie perfectly catch a particular time and place with pinpoint accuracy . all of the actor be indian few if any know to western audience but they be a joy to behold and especially the little girl who act very convincingly . don not be put off by the title and plot summary this be a movie to be see on the big screen . we have much to learn from it .