- Drunk Uncle is an Indian immigrant down on his luck. He's broke, his wife and kids have left him, and when he awakens from his alcoholic haze, he is living in a dilapidated Newark high-rise. Just when things can't get any worse, he receives a visit from his colleague and nemesis: Sophisticated Uncle.—Anonymous
- Drunk Uncle came to the United States from India with the American Dream in mind, but the weight of unrealized expectations, financial stresses and a drinking problem have made his life a disaster. His wife and kids have recently left him to go back to India and his wedding videography business is barely keeping him afloat. He receives a visit from Sophisticated Uncle, a former colleague who has done well for himself. He is a professor, has had numerous books published, and teaches yoga on Sundays. Most of the film is their interaction with one another, and a chance for us to explore the characters of both men. Is Drunk Uncle really an alcoholic scumbag or a poetic heart who can't handle the mundanities of life? Is Sophisticated Uncle really happy and successful or just an empty soul with shark-faced ambition? This film uses a comedic lens to look at these men and the parts of the American Dream that they represent.
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