When college sophomore Alia returns home to New Jersey for the summer, she expects the familiar comforts of her affluent Indian-American community, but a chance discovery at her mother’s lavish welcome party cracks the perfect facade wide open. Sophia Ali stars as Alia, whose summer of relaxation quickly turns into an investigation of her family’s hidden past, complicated further by her growing attraction to Varun, the charming and unconventional son of local shopkeepers played by Rish Shah. Alia’s mother, the seemingly perfect socialite Sheila, is portrayed with captivating depth by Manisha Koirala, whose own secrets threaten to upend their entire world. Directed by Geeta Malik, this witty and heartfelt comedy of manners explores the spicy truths and sweet deceptions simmering beneath the surface of a tight-knit community, as Alia learns that the recipes for life and love are far more complex than they appear.