Begin with a snazzy opening title sequence, rinse using plenty of amber honeyed hues in the production design, flood interiors with low golden light at filtered angels, cast beautiful actors in the lead roles, set in touchy historical political context sure to illicit controversy, fold in romance, simple dialog, a pinch of sex, sprinkle with an all-purpose rhythmic score, serve with a child's perspective.
Pass the papadam.
Pass the papadam.