Mr. Deshee

A struggling lower middle class guy from India aspires to someday come to the USA. He answers an ad for an agent who can bring people to the States, but the agent turns out to be a Mexican coyote who traffics in illegal immigration. After a dangerous river crossing, a new series of misadventures gets in the way of his quest for freedom and fortune. Will he ever achieve his American Dream?

Directed by Neel Esh Patel, Mr. Deshee leans on a strong ensemble — Neel Esh Patel, Devanny Pinn, Adam Berardi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2021.