A family escapes the Soviet Union only to find things aren't any easier for them in 1980s New York City. It's an interesting take on the immigrant crime family trope. We've seen the setup before, but Little Ukraine takes us on a path with characters who put themselves in increasingly hot water by making the choice to do the "right thing". It's a wildly pessimistic and nihilistic pov. There is also a healthy bit of skepticism that the story points toward it's main characters and their self professed virtues. In the end there are no heroes. This movie has a pleasant surprise. Good character development. Highly recommended.
Plot summary
Little Ukraine is an unfolding crime drama (set in "Little Ukraine" NYC ) that ties the past and present hopes and dreams of a Ukrainian Jewish immigrant family as they navigate their new found lives in America. From the complexity of familial pitfalls one generation to the next to the wide eyed optimism of a father's hopes and wishes for his son's future colliding with his own disappointments. The immigrant story is relevant, alive and dynamic as our characters struggle to grasp their ever evolving American Dream.
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Road to hell
Tragicomic crime family tale
Struck me as more a dark (tragic) comedy than an action film or thriller, which was a pleasant surprise. Good character development had me rooting for people who, despite best intentions, head on terrible paths striving for the American dream. Some good performances and endings caught me by surprise. I'd recommend it. My friend recommended me this film. Having no assumptions and not knowing who the entertainers were, I watched and was shocked. Ends up, it's a very much made, all-around acted story of the Russian/Ukrainian crowd in New York City. I have invested quality energy in this film. This film contains a great deal of unfortunate and pitiful scenes.
Better than expected
I love this movie. It is totally entertaining. I have been spent a quality time with this movie. This movie contains a lots of heart breaking and pathetic scene. This '' Little Ukraine'' movie is about a Jewish immigrant family as they navigate their new found lives in America. The immigrant story is relevant, because we can see this type of straggle in many other stories.
In comparison to most blockbuster action films, the cast of ' Little Ukraine ' does not feature any exceptionally well-known actors - however, I was surprised by its quality. OK if I put the simple story aside then this is a really good flick.