...Around
Doyle Simms grows up across the Hudson from NYC and flees his toxic family to attend a film program there. After a bumpy first year he returns more determined than ever to become a storyteller and figure out his place. Financial setbacks force Doyle to find creative "rent-controlled living" and begin a dual life living out of Penn Station while going to school. We follow Doyle over his college years as he begins to build relationships with several colorful characters such as Saul, a homeless book dealer who shows him the ropes and his own brand of street philosophy, and Allyson, a beautiful, struggling actress he carefully begins to pursue and fall for. Doyle begins to find a weird balance and begin to build a home, but the pressure of maintaining his worlds begins to crack the façade and he's forced to confront his past family demons and reconcile the person he wants to be with the person he is.
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Plot Summary
A young Indian woman, living in the United States, returns to her home country for a wedding. While there, she encounters a man who challenges her beliefs and desires, leading her to question her life choices and future. The film explores themes of identity, love, and the complexities of cultural expectations.
Critical Reception
Around received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its sensitive portrayal of relationships and cultural clashes, while others found its pacing to be slow and its narrative predictable. Audience reception was similarly divided.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its emotional depth and exploration of cross-cultural relationships.
- Criticized for a meandering plot and lack of significant character development.
- The performances were generally seen as a strong point, particularly the lead actress.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in various locations across India and the United States, aiming to capture the contrast between the two cultures.
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