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The Illegal

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A young film student from India drops out of a prestigious university to support his family as an undocumented worker in the U.S.
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Saibal Chatterjee NDTV 09/26/2023
3.5/5
A little gem - unpretentious, uncomplicated and utterly delectable. Go to Full Review
Prathyush Parasuraman Film Companion 09/26/2023
This hour-and-a-half film shows the life of a hustling immigrant — a succession of tense moments, with little to no catharsis. Go to Full Review
Anna M.M. Vetticad Firstpost 03/02/2023
3.5/5
The Illegal reminds us in its own quiet way of the burdens that patriarchy places on men despite being a system perpetuated for the benefit of those very men. That and so much else make this film the little jewel that it is. Go to Full Review
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09/19/2024 watch full amazing movie online on https://glamcinema.com/ See more Rahul S 07/18/2024 I just watched "The Illegal," and while it's not made for all types of audiences, However I think every young student wanting to go to the USA should watch it at least once. The movie dives into the reality of life for an average middle-class student aspiring to study in America. Suraj Sharma, who you might remember from "Life of Pi," absolutely nailed his role as a young Indian student trying to make it in America. His performance is so natural, genuine, and heartfelt; you can really feel his struggles and dreams. Then there's Iqbal Theba, who brings so much depth to his character - he's really something special in this film. Actress Hannah Masi is also a talented beauty who played the role of a rich US citizen. The story, without giving too much away, is about the ups and downs of an immigrant chasing his American dream and the harsh realities he faces along the way. It's one of those movies that might not be for everyone - some people might not get it or appreciate it as much - but I think it's seriously underrated. It's definitely worth a watch, at least once, for the powerful story and amazing performances. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis A young film student from India drops out of a prestigious university to support his family as an undocumented worker in the U.S.
Director
Danish Renzu
Producer
Danish Renzu
Screenwriter
Danish Renzu
Production Co
Renzu Films, The Illegal Movie Productions, Tucker/Hess Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 21, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 9, 2021
Runtime
1h 26m
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