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Land of Gold

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Kiran Singh, a 1st generation Punjabi-American, has just accepted a last-minute trucking job to Boston which causes a blow-up argument with Preeti, his 37-week pregnant wife, who admits to feeling abandoned. En route to complete this "one final job," Kiran discovers Elena, a 10-year-old Mexican-American stowed away in his trailer. After debating the merits of turning her to the police, Kiran deduces she might be undocumented, and instead resolves to shepherd Elena to her uncle in Maine despite putting his own livelihood in jeopardy. As the pair ride across the changing American landscape, Kiran faces what it means to be a father and Elena learns how to trust again. They connect through family, dreams of the future, and a healthy debate over God’s existence, all while the ghosts of the past, racially charged encounters, and the threat of I.C.E. linger over their journey.
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David Ehrlich IndieWire 05/03/2023
C+
Few debut features brim with such feeling, and even fewer reflect such an urgent need to solve a lifetime of inherited trauma in the span of a single film, as if their director may never get a second chance. Go to Full Review Nuha Hassan Nuha Hassan (Medium) 09/08/2023
Land of Gold is an emotional journey of two people who learn the profound truth that they are never alone in the universe. It’s unpredictable and reminds viewers that love and life bond people together. Go to Full Review Serena Seghedoni Loud and Clear Reviews 07/31/2023
4.5/5
Nardeep Khurmi's debut feature Land of Gold is a profound, superbly acted meditation on home, life and family - not just the one we're born into but the one we make for ourselves. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 05/20/2023
C+
Didn't move me as much as it should have. Go to Full Review Radhika Menon Decider 05/16/2023
Land of Gold is an emotional tale of generational trauma, immigrant dreams, and new beginnings. Go to Full Review Julian Roman MovieWeb 05/15/2023
3/5
Land of Gold is a touching film that haunts in the wake of a melancholic finale. The winner of the Tribeca Film Festival's 2021 Untold Stories grand prize takes an unvarnished view of the immigrant experience in America. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Shal N @RT49639302 03/19/2025 I had the pleasure of seeing this film at the Tribeca Film Festival, and it really blew me away. A deeply moving story with great performances, a heartbreaking conclusion, and a vividly unique portrayal of the American landscape. I urge you to give this film a watch - Khurmi is true talent! See more Daniel G @DanielGodoy 11/25/2023 Fascinating meeting of the cultures of the US, India and Mexico in this road movie about family, immigration and good food - and the mix of friendly people who are colorblind with those who are obviously biased against those who are different. See more Greg R @itsgregsworld 05/18/2023 Both beautiful and heartbreaking See more Kwany D @RT48085072 05/16/2023 Worst gówno jakie kiedykolwiek widziałem See more Rachele S @RT63969582 05/16/2023 This film is a must see. A heartwarming, gritty, and original tale of fatherhood in present day America. A stand out cast and beautiful cinematography elevate this narrative that offers a unique perspective on the real world issues of family trauma, cultural identity, and the complicated truths that surround new beginnings. See more Read all reviews
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Nardeep Khurmi

Director

Nardeep Khurmi

Kiran

Caroline Valencia

Elena

Pallavi Sastry

Preeti

Iqbal Theba

Gurinder

Riti Sachdeva

Raveena

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Synopsis Kiran Singh, a 1st generation Punjabi-American, has just accepted a last-minute trucking job to Boston which causes a blow-up argument with Preeti, his 37-week pregnant wife, who admits to feeling abandoned. En route to complete this "one final job," Kiran discovers Elena, a 10-year-old Mexican-American stowed away in his trailer. After debating the merits of turning her to the police, Kiran deduces she might be undocumented, and instead resolves to shepherd Elena to her uncle in Maine despite putting his own livelihood in jeopardy. As the pair ride across the changing American landscape, Kiran faces what it means to be a father and Elena learns how to trust again. They connect through family, dreams of the future, and a healthy debate over God’s existence, all while the ghosts of the past, racially charged encounters, and the threat of I.C.E. linger over their journey.
Director
Nardeep Khurmi
Producer
Keertana Sastry, Pallavi Sastry, Simon Taufique, Nardeep Khurmi
Screenwriter
Nardeep Khurmi
Distributor
Max
Production Co
Land of Gold Film, Black Poppy Productions, Legacy Pictures (II), Team Access Productions, Adda G Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 5, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 15, 2023
Runtime
1h 45m
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