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Lonely in America (1990) Plot Summary Explained
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- 1990 · 96 mins · English
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- Spike Lee, Ranjit Chowdhry, Adrienne Shelly, Barry Alexander Brown, Ajay Mehta, Tanya Soler
He arrives with dreams of wealth, fame and love, hoping to achieve the classic American dream. An Indian immigrant lands in New York City, navigates cultural clashes, takes odd jobs, and unexpectedly secures a role that fast‑tracks him up the corporate ladder, confronting both opportunity and isolation.
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