In the sprawling suburbs of Bush-era Atlanta, Neil Narayan is caught in the throes of adolescence, wrestling with the expectations of his Indian-American heritage and the elusive American dream. Unlike his high-achieving peers, Neil's aspirations are simple: he desires the affection of his neighbor, Anita Dayal, and a sense of purpose he can call his own. However, beneath the surface of their quiet community lies a secret that propels Neil into a world far beyond the ordinary. Anita and her mother harbor an ancient potion, distilled from stolen gold, that bestows the ambition of the metal's original owners upon its consumer. As Neil is drawn deeper into their schemes, a tragic event shatters their lives and sends him spiraling into a future he never imagined. Years later, a disillusioned Neil finds himself as a history grad student in Berkeley, still haunted by the past and the magical realism that once upended his world. The gold rush history he studies mirrors his own pursuit of purpose, leading him back to Anita and a desperate plan to save her mother. As they embark on a perilous heist, Neil must confront the ghosts of their shared history and the price of ambition. "Gold Diggers" weaves a mesmerizing tale of identity, belonging, and the lengths we go to for success, setting Sanjena Sathian apart as a masterful storyteller with a keen eye for the complexities of the diaspora experience and the American ethos.