First Light of Dawn

In this poignant family drama directed by Lucio Gaudino, two estranged brothers find themselves reunited under tragic circumstances. Following the untimely deaths of their parents at the hands of ruthless Mafia extortionists, affluent and career-focused Edo reluctantly returns to his roots in Sicily from his comfortable life in northern Italy. Here, he comes face-to-face with his resentful brother Saro, a wheelchair-bound individual whose bitterness stems from the pair's tumultuous past. As they navigate their strained relationship, the brothers engage in heated arguments, reminisce about shared memories, and debate the merits of living in their picturesque coastal hometown, where the constant threat of Mafia-sanctioned executions looms over daily life. The movie delves into themes of family ties, grief, and resilience as the siblings confront their past to forge a path forward together amidst adversity.