Movies and TvShows featuring "coming-to-america" theme.

Margarita with a Straw follows the journey of Laila, a young Indian woman with cerebral palsy, as she explores her emotions, relationships, and sexual identity. Despite her disability, Laila is determined to experience life to the fullest and pursue her dreams. Through her experiences in New York City and in her own home country of India, she learns about love, intimacy, and the complexities of human relationships. This coming-of-age story tackles themes of disability, sexuality, and personal growth, ultimately empowering Laila to embrace her true self.

Saria tells the story of two sisters who become trapped in a violent and oppressive orphanage in Guatemala. Determined to find a better life, they plan a daring escape, navigating the dangers of immigration and seeking refuge in America. This powerful film explores themes of physical abuse, survival, and the bond between sisters.

Via the New York Times: "...film examines the marriage of Ashok Sheth and his wife, Hansa. Ashok moved to New York only days after the wedding, to a woman he barely knew; the match was arranged in the traditional way. Now Ashok sells magazines in a subway station at 116th Street, lives in a cell- sized apartment and cherishes his new freedom. The film follows Ashok through such American activities as a visit to a store that sells running shoes. Then it follows him back to India, where Hansa waits with a baby he has never seen, and with a great many questions as to her future. "