Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro team. Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, Joe.
Parminder Nagra
as Jesminder 'Jess' Kaur Bhamra
Keira Knightley
as Juliette 'Jules' Paxton
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
as Joe
Anupam Kher
as Mr. Bhamra
Shaheen Khan
as Mrs. Bhamra
Archie Panjabi
as Pinky Bhamra
Frank Harper
as Alan Paxton
Juliet Stevenson
as Paula Paxton
Shaznay Lewis
as Mel
Ameet Chana
as Tony
Pooja Shah
as Meena
Paven Virk
as Bubbly
