Saint of the Narrows Street

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Set in Gravesend, Brooklyn, in 1986, the story follows Risa Franzone, a devoted mother trapped in a volatile marriage. After a violent confrontation with her abusive husband, Saverio, Risa accidentally kills him, leading her and her sister, Giulia, to face a harrowing decision: report the incident or conceal it. They enlist the help of Saverio's loyal friend, Chooch, as they navigate the consequences of their choice over the next eighteen years, revealing the complexities of guilt, loyalty, and the struggle for peace in their lives.