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City of Joy (1992)

2h 12m 1992 France, United Kingdom

Max Lowe, a disillusioned surgeon from Houston, becomes frustrated with the red tape of American healthcare. After a devastating loss in the operating room, he makes a spontaneous decision to seek clarity in India. However, upon arriving in Calcutta, Max’s journey takes a perilous turn when he is assaulted by a gang, leaving him stranded without money or identification. As he navigates this new and chaotic environment, Max must confront his own vulnerabilities and discover the resilience he didn’t know he possessed.

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