as Graham Dashwood: A retired High Court judge returning to India to seek out a long-lost love from his youth.
Upon arriving, the retirees find that the "luxury" hotel is actually a dilapidated building run by the young, overly optimistic Sonny Kapoor ( Dev Patel ). While the environment is a major culture shock, the residents slowly adapt to the vibrant life in India, discovering that new beginnings are possible at any age. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
as Douglas Ainslie: A laid-back man trying to make the best of a difficult retirement alongside his cynical wife, Jean ( Penelope Wilton ). as Graham Dashwood: A retired High Court judge
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a 2011 British comedy-drama directed by John Madden and based on the novel These Foolish Things by Deborah Moggach. The story follows a diverse group of British retirees who decide to "outsource" their retirement to what they believe is a newly restored, luxury hotel in Jaipur, India. as Douglas Ainslie: A laid-back man trying to