Moonstruck

Thirty-seven-year-old Loretta Castorini, an Italian-American widow, leads a simple life as a bookkeeper. She lives with her parents, Cosmo and Rose, and her grandfather in Brooklyn Heights.

Loretta's boyfriend, Johnny Cammareri, proposes to her just before leaving for Sicily to care for his ill mother. Despite accepting the proposal, Loretta struggles with the traditions that bind her, fearing the consequences of neglecting them.

Johnny asks Loretta to invite his estranged younger brother, Ronny, to their wedding. It has been five years since Ronny and Johnny last saw each other, leaving Loretta with a complicated task.

Loretta excitedly informs her parents about her engagement, but her father Cosmo expresses his disdain for Johnny. Instead of joy, tension arises as Cosmo refuses to support Loretta's vision of a perfect wedding.

Loretta's mother, Rose, offers her insights on love, warning her that real love may bring emotional pain. This conversation highlights the contrast between Loretta’s feelings for Johnny and her deeper yearning for genuine connection.

Loretta goes to Ronny's bakery and discovers he has a wooden prosthetic hand due to a past injury. Intrigued by his story, she invites him to have a more personal conversation at his apartment.

During their dinner, an intimate moment occurs where Loretta and Ronny share a kiss, revealing their undeniable attraction. This leads to a night of passion that complicates Loretta's feelings and her impending wedding.

As Rose hosts a dinner with family, she becomes anxious about Loretta's absence. Loretta and Ronny witness a beautiful moon, evoking nostalgia and romance, but also a sense of impending consequence.

Overwhelmed by guilt from her affair, Loretta attends church seeking forgiveness. Afterwards, she wanders into a hair salon and decides to buy a stunning evening gown, demonstrating her desire to embrace change.

At a performance of *La bohème*, Loretta feels torn between her love for Ronny and her obligations to Johnny. After a tense interaction with Cosmo and his mistress, she realizes her emotions are pulling her in diverging directions.

Loretta learns about Johnny's swift return from Sicily due to his mother's recovery. This unexpected twist stirs up fears and anxiety, as Loretta prepares for a difficult confrontation.

As Loretta's family gathers for breakfast, Ronny unexpectedly joins them alongside Cosmo and Grandpa. Heated conversations about love and fidelity ensue, reflecting the shifting dynamics in their relationships.

When Johnny arrives, he surprisingly ends the engagement, claiming it would bring death to his mother. Loretta's betrayal becomes public, and tensions escalate, leading to an emotional confrontation.

Seizing the moment after Johnny's departure, Ronny proposes to Loretta. This unexpected turn leads Loretta to finally choose love over obligation, leading to joy and celebration within the family.

The family raises their glasses in a toast to Loretta and Ronny’s new relationship. Even Johnny, despite his earlier anger, is welcomed into the family fold, symbolizing forgiveness and new beginnings.