Completed - ENGLISH - Romance, Drama - 99 minutes
Gitl (Carol Kane) and her son arrive on the Lower East side of New York in 1896 to join her husband Jake (Steven Keats). While Jake, who has job in a sweatshop and an English-speaking girlfriend, has completely embraced America, Gitl clings to her old country ways.
Year of production : 1975 Director(s) : Joan MICKLIN SILVER Cast : Carol KANE, Steven KEATS
Gitl (Carol Kane) and her son arrive on the Lower East side of New York in 1896 to join her husband Jake (Steven Keats). While Jake, who has job in a sweatshop and an English-speaking girlfriend, has completely embraced America, Gitl clings to her old country ways. Jake is embarrassed to be seen with her as he struggles to assimilate by shedding his ethnic heritage. Gitl finds a way to become victor instead of victim.
Country(ies) : USA
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