The Last Conception

It's unusual to see a movie representing Indian culture coming out of Hollywood, but The Last Conception has a lot going for it. Savarna Sikand (Nazanin Mandi), and her girlfriend (played by Callie Schuttera) have been dating for a couple of years but so far Savarana hasn't got around to introducing her partner to the family. Knowing how much her parents want her to produce offspring (and never mind the fact of her being the last in line of a great spiritual lineage), the young woman decides it's time to put them out of their misery.

While I don't usually review movies, this one being written by a writer pal of mine, I thought I'd better give it a look. Based on his book of the same title, Gabriel Constans has created a multi-cultural rom-com that, though at times feels more like a sit-com than a movie, is an enjoyable frolic. The film doesn't necessarily tie up all the loose ends but is nevertheless a heart-warming tale that takes in LGBTQ couples, modern lifestyles and romance, without getting cheesy or cliched. Directed by Gabriela Ledesma and starring the likes of Marshall Manesh (as Savarna's father) and Roberta Ranlen (hilarious as Callie's mother), the cast does a stirling job in this thought-provoking and entertaining film.

Plenty of secrets and surprises in this romp through suburban american culture with Indian heritage.

It is fun and laughs are present at the moments of awkward turning of circumstances. The Gay couple is not examined but celebrated and the sub culture of Indian Americans is treated without stereo typing and with much mirth. I felt like I had a window into an area where much understanding is sometimes absent and it allowed me to laugh and love with the characters. Family at its most vulnerable is the family spiritual and this movie takes that relationship up a notch. Great light hearted moments.

Really liked the family moments and the relationship between them. Clever, short and sweet! Watched with my wife and kids who also enjoyed it! Nice to see a family movie that features an LGBTQ couple.

This movie is fantastic! It's heartwarming, funny and very well written. The acting is excellent and it's very well done production in general. I highly recommend it!!

This is a really well-written and well-acted film. Humorous and thought provoking, it deserves wider recognition. It would lend itself to a TV series, with the same cast and the same production values.

The characters are well developed and interesting, The plot is amusing and very unusual. A lot of ground is covered in terms of important issues but it is all done in a tasteful, unpreaching manner. The characterisation is one of the great strengths of this production and it is very slick throughout.

I would certainly like to watch more from this company and the great cast. Highly recommended. Brilliant.