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ABCD

Play trailer Poster for ABCD 2001,  1h 46m,  Drama/ Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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"ABCD" is the story of Raj and Nina, first-generation Asian-Indian immigrant children who have grown up in America, and their mother, Anju, who is desperately trying in her old age to reconcile her decision to come to America long ago. "ABCD" revolves around characters who are culturally lost. They can no longer fully adhere to the customs of the country they have left behind, and yet do not belong to the mainstream American culture because of their ethnicity.

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Ted Shen Chicago Reader Feb 14, 2020
Despite the familiar story, both kids are three-dimensional characters, and first-time director [Krutin] Patel embraces their generational dilemmas with feeling and wit. Go to Full Review
Carrie Rickey Philadelphia Inquirer Feb 21, 2002
3/4
An involving study of sibling and interpersonal relationships. Go to Full Review
Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times Nov 30, 2001
3.5/5
It's polished without being slick; well-paced and graceful and brought alive by stellar performances led by Jaffrey. Go to Full Review
Ted Murphy Hollywood.com Jan 11, 2007
C
ABCD gets an "A" for its intentions, but unfortunately just barely passes on all other accounts. Go to Full Review
David Chute L.A. Weekly Sep 30, 2002
At times the deck is egregiously stacked. Go to Full Review
David Noh Film Journal International Dec 9, 2001
Nothing particularly fresh or exciting, but its intentions are so sincere and, for the most part, it's so well-acted that it emerges as quite affecting. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Krutin Patel

Director

Madhur Jaffrey

Anju

Faran Tahir

Raj

Sheetal Sheth

Nina

Aasif Mandvi

Ashok

David Ari

Brian

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Synopsis "ABCD" is the story of Raj and Nina, first-generation Asian-Indian immigrant children who have grown up in America, and their mother, Anju, who is desperately trying in her old age to reconcile her decision to come to America long ago. "ABCD" revolves around characters who are culturally lost. They can no longer fully adhere to the customs of the country they have left behind, and yet do not belong to the mainstream American culture because of their ethnicity.
Director
Krutin Patel
Producer
Naju Patel, Krutin Patel
Screenwriter
Krutin Patel, James McManus, Krutin Patel
Distributor
Eros Pictures
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 30, 2001, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA)
$83.4K
Runtime
1h 46m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, DTS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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