Lost in Yonkers

In 1942, two young brothers are sent to live with their strict and stern grandmother Kurnitz in Yonkers, New York, while their father pursues a traveling sales job to pay off his late wife's medical debt. Amidst the chaos of their lives, the boys discover hidden secrets about their family's past, including their uncle's life as a mobster and Grandma's own traumatic childhood experience that has shaped her harsh upbringing. As they navigate this complex web of relationships, the brothers must also contend with Bella, their aunt who is struggling to find her place in the world despite having the mind and emotions of a child. Ultimately, it is a story about family, trauma, and finding one's way through love and acceptance.