A young Italian American torn between his devout Catholicism and his illicit Mafia work for his uncle. He feels responsible for his reckless friend Johnny and secretly dates Johnny's cousin Teresa. After failing to get Johnny to pay his debts, Charlie arranges a getaway that ends in a violent car crash where he is injured and taken away by paramedics.
Michael and Charlie share a working relationship, with Charlie acting as an intermediary for Johnny's debts.
A clandestine romantic relationship that adds emotional complexity and risk to Charlie's life.
Charlie feels a deep sense of duty and loyalty toward Johnny, despite Johnny's self-destructive behavior.
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