Brown Brit follows a woman’s journey from an arranged marriage in 1987 India to her new life on a North London council estate raising three children. Told through real archival VHS footage from the 80s and 90s, and created by her family and friends (including her three daughters), this film is a tribute to a mother’s resilience, her bravery in defying societal norms, and her unwavering commitment to forging her own destiny, for both herself and for her daughters.

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This is a personal family story of Jay Stephen, one half of a directing duo Romantix, she explains: 'Brown Brit is based on My Mother’s Metamorphosis; a published piece written by my sister. It is a personal and emotional story about our mum that very few people know. Since Ashica wrote it 12 years ago, we always wanted to adapt it into a film. Upon finding a box of old VHS tapes with footage of our mother, we decided to create Brown Brit.Similarly to how a delicate flutter of a butterfly’s wings can set off a chain reaction across the world, my mother’s actions have had a profound impact on all of our lives. I can only hope that this film inspires people and acts as a reminder of the strength and influence within each of us.'