Synopsis:

The moving story of a woman’s determination to provide a better life for herself and her five children. Set in New York’s depression-era lower East Side, the film stars Sophia Loren as an Italian immigrant who strives to preserve her family’s integrity while coping with enormous cultural changes.
The talents of co-stars Edward James Olmos, John Turturro and Hal Holbrook and the magnificent voice of Luciano Pavarotti render unforgettable Mario Puzo’s inspiring saga of hope and perseverance amid adversity and misfortune.