Learning to Drive
Wendy (Patricia Clarkson) is a fiery Manhattan book critic whose husband has just left her for another woman; Darwan (Ben Kingsley) is a soft-spoken taxi driver from India on the verge of an arranged marriage. As Wendy sets out to reclaim her independence, she runs into a barrier common to many lifelong New Yorkers: she’s never learned to drive. When Wendy hires Darwan to teach her, her unraveling life and his calm restraint seem like an awkward fit. But as he shows her how to take control of the wheel, and she coaches him on how to impress a woman, their unlikely friendship awakens them to something more. Academy Award® nominee Patricia Clarkson and Academy Award® winner Ben Kingsley help each other overcome life’s road blocks and find joy, humor, and love in starting life anew.
Starring
Patricia Clarkson, Ben Kingsley, Grace Gummer
Director
Isabel Coixet