The Rose Tattoo

A Sicilian seamstress in a Gulf Coast town who guards her family’s honor with fierce pride. After Rosario’s death, she retreats into seclusion, yet remains determined to uncover the truth about his alleged infidelity and to reclaim agency within a judgmental community.

Serafina’s truck-driving husband whose death during a smuggling run shocks the family. His alleged affair is a catalyst for Serafina’s vigilance and for the community’s gossip-driven dynamics.

Serafina and Rosario’s daughter, navigating adolescence under a watchful mother. Her budding romance with Jack Hunter and the question of innocence add pressure to the family’s fragile balance.

A rose-tattooed truck driver who engages with Serafina and disrupts the family’s order. His impulsive charm, intoxicating nights, and a pivotal kiss test loyalties and spark a volatile love dynamic.

Rosario’s lover who reveals the rose tattoo as a symbol of her attachment to him. Her secrecy and confrontation push Serafina toward truth and deepen the community’s moral lines.

Rosa’s sailor fiancé who seeks to marry her, offering a different future from Serafina’s expectations. His presence frames Rosa’s personal choices and the family’s hopes for stability.