Mary, Mary

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Set against the backdrop of a troubled Cape Breton family, Mary embodies purity and kindness amidst chaos. She navigates her relationships with an alcoholic grandmother, a volatile mother, and a spoiled cousin while maintaining her role as a grocery cashier. Despite her well-off aunt's desire to assist, family pride complicates matters. As Mary fulfills her responsibilities, she grapples with the yearning for a life beyond her current struggles, highlighting themes of resilience and the quest for personal fulfillment.