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Somewhere in the City (1998)
Release Year: 1998
Nation: N/A
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Ramin Niami
Writer: Patrick Dillon, Ramin Niami
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Sideshow Pictures
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Story
Somewhere in the City follows the interconnected lives of several residents in New York City's Lower East Side. Introverted therapist Betty befriends Chinese immigrant LuLu and leftist radical Che, who are also acquainted with each other. Meanwhile, Italian immigrant Marta, the wife of the building supervisor, is having an affair with her neighbor Frankie, a man known for his various scams. One of Frankie's schemes goes awry, setting off a chain of events that entangle the lives of these diverse characters.
Summary
Somewhere in the City (1998), directed by Ramin Niami and blending comedy and drama, offers a snapshot of life in New York City's Lower East Side during the late '90s. The film explores themes of friendship, immigration, radical politics, and the consequences of ill-advised actions. It interweaves the lives of its multi-ethnic cast of characters, each with their own struggles and secrets, creating a vibrant portrait of urban life.
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