Well Done Abba (2009)

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A man with a knack for storytelling puts this gift to the test when he has to explain where he's been for several months in this comedy from Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal. Armaan Ali (Boman Irani) works as a chauffeur for a powerful businessman, and when Ali asks for a one month leave of absence,… More A man with a knack for storytelling puts this gift to the test when he has to explain where he's been for several months in this comedy from Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal. Armaan Ali (Boman Irani) works as a chauffeur for a powerful businessman, and when Ali asks for a one month leave of absence, his boss is happy to honor the request. However, Ali doesn't return to work for three months, and when he appears to report back to work, his employer is furious and demands an explanation. Knowing his future is on the line, Ali explains at great length just how things got out of control. Ali has a beautiful daughter (Minissha Lamba) and he's taken it upon himself to find her a suitable husband, but this project meant to take four weeks became unexpectedly complicated. However, while Ali can spin an impressive tale, his boss isn't sure just how much of it he can believe, especially since a few important details don't add up. Well Done Abba was an official selection at the 2009 BFI London Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi