Young Adult
In the sharply comedic drama "Young Adult," directed by Jason Reitman, viewers are introduced to Mavis Gary, portrayed ...
Architect Sid Sharma, played by Sendhil Ramamurthy, finds his meticulously ordered life in Los Angeles upended when his estranged father, Ashok (Roshan Seth), arrives for an unexpected and extended visit. The reunion stirs up long-buried tensions and unresolved resentments between the two men, forcing them to confront the emotional distance that has defined their relationship for years. As Sid navigates professional pressures and a complicated romantic life, including an entanglement with a neighbor (Cassidy Freeman), he is drawn into his father’s own secretive pursuits in the city, which involve a mysterious woman (Mary Steenburgen). Directed by Mahesh Pailoor, this intimate family drama explores the fragile bonds between a father and son, weaving a poignant tale of missed connections, cultural displacement, and the quiet hope for reconciliation. Against the sun-drenched backdrop of LA, both men must grapple with their past choices and decide if they can build a new foundation for the future.