Krishna works in his father's motel near Disneyland, but has bever been to the magical location because of his obligation to his family and culture. When Allie comes and stays at the motel with her family, questions of assimilation, maturity associated with adulthood, and happiness are all addressed.

Slumdog Millionaire (in terms of the main character's struggle in depressingly bleak circumstances) meets Lost In Translation (two characters from different worlds meeting and having a moment of understand).