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Nobody's Watching (2017)

  • 102 min
  • Drama
  • imdb logo 6.6/10 (1159 votes)

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Plot

"Nobody's Watching" is a narrative that delves into the poignant quandary of voluntary exile, juxtaposing the uncharted joys of anonymity and liberty against the gnawing ache of solitude and loss that defines the immigrant journey. The tale revolves around Nico, an Argentine actor in his mid-thirties, grappling to carve out a niche in the unforgiving world of American showbiz, bereft of help or connections. He is perpetually teetering on the brink of shattering failure, yet often blinded by the tantalizing mirage of imminent success. Having abandoned a promising career in Argentina due to a bitter split with his mentor/producer, Nico finds himself in the whirlwind of New York City, seduced by the notion that his raw talent will pave the way to self-made success. However, the city presents him with a harsh reality: too blond to fit the Latino role, yet with an accent too strong to be cast otherwise. Trapped in an identity limbo, Nico oscillates between the image of the once successful South American actor and a transient immigrant, juggling odd jobs and clandestine employment in the relentless pursuit of the elusive role that could secure his place in this new world. When Andrea, his stunning Argentinean ex-roommate, entrusts him with the care of her baby, Theo, Nico unwittingly steps into the role of a "manny." Little does he know how profoundly this newfound relationship will impact him. "Nobody's Watching" poignantly explores an underrepresented facet of the immigrant narrative, illuminating the bittersweet struggle of making a foreign land your own, and the profound revelation that genuine success lies not in the destination, but in the journey of self-discovery and the unforeseen blessings borne of failure.

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Nobody's Watching is a drama movie.

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