City Island

In this intriguing narrative, we meet the Rizzos - a tight-knit family whose members keep their professions, hobbies, and personal lives shrouded in secrecy from one another. This delicate balancing act of deception is threatened when Vince, the family patriarch, brings home an unlikely guest: a young ex-convict. As a corrections officer by profession, Vince takes it upon himself to help guide this wayward individual back onto the straight and narrow path, but his secret aspiration as a budding actor could also complicate matters further.What ensues is a fascinating exploration of family dynamics, personal ambitions, and the intricate dance of truth-telling and deception within the confines of the Rizzo household. The arrival of this ex-con disrupts the carefully crafted facades that each family member has built around themselves, ultimately forcing them to confront their own choices and motivations. This tension creates a powerful narrative that is both engaging and thought-provoking, leaving viewers questioning not only the actions of the characters but also the role that deception plays in our personal relationships.