Household Saints

This poignant drama chronicles three generations of Italian-American women navigating love, faith, and identity in post-World War II New York's Little Italy, as they grapple with traditional values and modernity. The film follows Catherine Falconetti, a devout Catholic mother whose strained relationships with her family members are rooted in cultural and generational differences, as she passes on her superstitions and religious delusions to her daughter Teresa. As the story unfolds, Teresa's quest for sainthood becomes an all-consuming force that tests her own desires and values, leading to a nuanced exploration of faith, family, and belonging.