7/10
funny friendship
2 September 2016
Darwan Singh Tur (Ben Kingsley) is a Sikh from Queens. He was a political refugee from India. He teaches driving and drives a cab. He picks up Ted (Jake Weber) and Wendy (Patrician Clarkson) who are fighting about his infidelity. They are getting a divorce. Their daughter Tasha (Grace Gummer) is in Vermont. Wendy needs to drive to the remote farm but she never got a driver license. She decides to take lessons from Darwan. He's hiding his nephew Preet who is an illegal. Jasleen (Sarita Choudhury) arrives from India to get into an arranged marriage with Darwan. Debbie (Samantha Bee) is Wendy's sister. Wendy and Darwan try to solve their personal problems as they become unexpected friends.

There are solid human performances from veterans Patricia Clarkson and Ben Kingsley. There are some funny moments and a friendly relationship. It's not the most dramatic story but it does have good humanity. The ultimate understated climax could be done slightly better. It's a nice indie with great actors.
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