Once Around

In this 1991 American romantic comedy-drama film, a young woman from a close-knit Italian-American family in Boston finds herself drawn to an overbearing older man who shakes up her life and the dynamics of her family. As she falls for Sam Sharpe, a charismatic salesman with Lithuanian roots, Renata must navigate the complexities of her relationships with her parents and siblings. Their passionate romance clashes with the values of her family, particularly her father, Joe, in unexpected ways. Ultimately, the film offers a heartwarming exploration of love, family, and identity.