Sam & Me

Sam & Me

Isn't friendship the darndest thing...

1991 · 94 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

23-year-old Nikhil comes to Canada from India to find his fortune and is convinced by his uncle to work as a companion and care-giver to Sam, an elderly Jewish man. An unlikely friendship ensues, which gives both men new insight into life.

Directed by Deepa Mehta · Written by Ranjit Chowdhry

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