Happy New York

Happy New York

1997 · 95 min · ★ 5.8 · Comedy, Drama

The story of six Polish emigrants living in New York City, who try to live their American Dream and cope with the realities of the Big Apple.

Directed by Janusz Zaorski · Written by Janusz Zaorski

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