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Devastated by his daughter's suicide, an immigrant entrepreneur working in high-tech seeks answers to his lingering questions.
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95 min
2018-06-08
Released
English
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Neal
Roopa
Chris
Maya
Alicia
Gary
Allen
Didi
Monica
Laura
Young Maya
David
Andrew
Anjali
Rajiv
Frat Brother
Office Worker
Karen
Rich
Mrs. Sinha
Guide
Registrar
Store Owner
Waiter
Reporter
Lauren
Bartender
Girl with the pearl
Ms. Hansen
Student
Bar Patron
Student
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