Land of Gold

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Land of Gold

Released May 5, 2023

1h 45m

Drama

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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.

David Ehrlich

indieWire

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.

Rated: C+

May 3, 2023

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Nuha Hassan

Nuha Hassan (Medium)

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.

Sep 8, 2023

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Serena Seghedoni

Loud and Clear Reviews

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.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jul 31, 2023

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Didn't move me as much as it should have.

Rated: C+

May 20, 2023

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Radhika Menon

Decider

Land of Gold is an emotional tale of generational trauma, immigrant dreams, and new beginnings.

May 16, 2023

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Julian Roman

MovieWeb

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.

Rated: 3/5

May 15, 2023

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Daniel G

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.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/25/23

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Tom H

Great, moving performances and intriguing characters.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/21/23

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Matt R

Fantastically done and the ending was just heart wrenching. Strong recommend for a great film that made me feel all the feelings!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/31/23

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Tim P

Heartfell story of clashing cultures and immigrant struggles

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/30/23

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swati b

The movie unfolds slowly but it is packed with emotions. My heart went out to both Kiran and Elena, the lead protagonists of the movie, as they both struggled with the inter generational trauma of their immigrant families. Their struggle to connect to this land that can sometimes be punitive just because of who they are is beautifully portrayed. Ultimately they rise above their trauma to connect with each other and find their humanness in doing that. Lovely movie. Don't let the slow unfolding of the movie keep you away from watching this emotional story. My utmost respect to this director for staying true to the diaspora and bring out a bold story on a thin budget. Hope we get to see more work from him.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/29/23

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Sydney J

Beautifully heartbreaking story. Everyone must see it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/25/23

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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.

Director: Nardeep Khurmi
Producer: Keertana Sastry, Pallavi Sastry, Simon Taufique, Nardeep Khurmi
Screenwriter: Nardeep Khurmi
Distributor: Max
Production Co: Legacy Pictures (II), Land of Gold Film, Black Poppy Productions, Adda G Productions, Team Access Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 5, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 15, 2023
Runtime: 1h 45m