Storyline

1921. In search of a new start and the American dream, Ewa Cybulska and her sister Magda sail to New York from their native Poland. When they reach Ellis Island, doctors discover that Magda is ill, and the two women are separated. Ewa is released onto the mean streets of Manhattan while her sister is quarantined. Alone, with nowhere to turn and desperate to reunite with Magda, she quickly falls prey to Bruno, a charming but wicked man who takes her in and forces her into prostitution. And then one day, Ewa encounters Bruno's cousin, the debonair magician Orlando. He sweeps Ewa off her feet and quickly becomes her only chance to escape the nightmare in which she finds herself.

Plot Keywords

prostitution, immigration, immigrant, sexism, sister sister relationship, cousin cousin relationship, corruption, false accusation, catholic, brothel, catholic church, bechdel test passed, female nudity, money, magician, little girl, mother daughter relationship, yiddish, street life, theater

Short Review

The physical look of the movie is a revelation of a lost past.

Trailer

Streaming Service

1. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 5.99, Track Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Price: 5.99, Track Hd Price: 7.99, Track Hd Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Hd Price: 7.99

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