Bibliograph

The immigrant

Type

Label

The immigrant

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Rating: R; for sexual content, nudity and some languageCHV rating: 14A

Main title

The immigrant

Oclc number

894261019

Runtime

120

Summary

Ewa and her sister sail to New York from their native Poland in search of the American dream. When they reach Ellis Island, doctors discover that Magda is ill, and the sisters are separated. Ewa is released onto the mean streets of Manhattan while her sister is quarantined. Alone, Ewa quickly falls prey to evil Bruno, who takes her in and forces her into prostitution. Orlando, Bruno's cousin, arrives and restores her hopes for a brighter future, becoming her only chance to escape her nightmare

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

Classification