America for Beginners

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Pival Sengupta embarks on a journey to California not for leisure, but to uncover the truth about her estranged son, Rahi, who recently came out as gay and has died unexpectedly. As a recently widowed mother from Kolkata, her quest reveals deeper family dynamics and the complexities of acceptance and loss. Through this poignant exploration, Pival confronts her past and the realities of her son's life, seeking closure and understanding in a world that has changed dramatically around her.