Growing Up Smith (2017)

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Small Town, America in 1979, "Growing Up Smith" is a coming-of-age tale of a ten-year-old Indian boy, Smith, who is delicately caught in the tug of war between two distinct cultures. As his family seeks to straddle the narrow divide between the allure of the American Dream and the preservation of their Indian roots, Smith navigates through the quintessential American experiences of barbecues, Halloween and hunting. The allure of the new world intensifies as Smith becomes smitten with Amy, the charming girl-next-door, who paints for him a picture of the American life that is both captivating and confusing. In Amy's father, Butch, a cowboy and an embodiment of the American spirit, Smith finds the father figure he yearns for - one that starkly contrasts with his own father, Bhaaskar. As Smith innocently attempts to morph into a 'good old boy', his deviance from his family's traditional ideals escalates, leading to an inevitable clash. The consequence is a heart-rending banishment that whisks Smith away to India, severing the ties with the life he was just beginning to embrace. Nineteen years later, Smith embarks on a journey back to America, back to the familiar yet changed landscapes of his childhood. "Growing Up Smith" is a poignant exploration of identity, belonging, and the often painful process of finding a place in a world divided by cultural boundaries. The film is a tender reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of dreams.

Growing Up Smith is a comedy movie featuring Roni Akurati and directed by Frank Lotito.

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