Golden Door

"The film transports us back to the beginning of the 20th century, setting the stage in the rugged terrain of Sicily. Salvatore, a struggling farmer and widower, yearns for a better life for his family. His dream becomes reality when he decides to emigrate to the United States, taking with him his extended clan and his elderly mother. Amidst their preparations, they encounter Lucy, a peculiar British woman who has an unusual request: she wants to marry someone before stepping foot on Ellis Island in New York. Intrigued by her plight, Salvatore agrees to be her groom-to-be.Upon arrival at the infamous quarantine station of Ellis Island, the couple faces a barrage of tests meant to determine their suitability for admission into the United States. The stakes are high as each question and examination pose significant challenges for this humble Sicilian family. As they navigate the labyrinthine bureaucracy and customs procedures, it becomes clear that their future hangs precariously in the hands of those who hold the power to grant them a new life or send them back to their impoverished beginnings."