A Family Affair review: Rom-com with a twist and a tumble

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Introduction

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Plot overview

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Similarities to other films

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Lighthearted start

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Zara’s struggle

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Unexpected romance

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Dramatic shift

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Performances

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Final verdict

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Conclusion

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