Rival gangs battle for territory as star-crossed lovers navigate a vibrant, melancholy world of epic romance.
Romantic. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating.
Streaming on Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home (free), YouTube (free) and Tubi (free).
There is no US rating to lean on, so here is what we tagged: strong sex and nudity, and strong violence.
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In Manhattan’s Upper West Side, rival gangs of Polish-Americans and newly arrived Puerto Ricans clash for control of the neighborhood, even as two young members from opposite sides fall dangerously in love.
No. Brace yourself.
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