Wisegal

Patty is a resilient Brooklyn mother who navigates poverty and crime to secure her family’s future. She evolves from caretaker to a street-smart businesswoman, turning Frank’s restaurant into a viable front and eventually becoming Sal’s trusted ally in the underworld.

Sal is a suave, calculating mob boss who uses wealth and influence to control a sprawling criminal empire. He recognizes Patty’s talents and leverages them to expand operations, including cross-border money runs and high-stakes schemes.

Frank is a funeral director who becomes Sal’s persuasive ally, entangling Patty in the mob’s world. Charismatic yet dangerous, he weaves manipulation with loyalty to his own family and crime network.

June is Sal’s girlfriend who travels to Canada and is implicated in the drugs and power games surrounding the operation. Her presence adds a volatile, dangerous edge to the cross-border schemes.

Mouse is Frank’s teenage son who becomes entangled in the drug trade and pays a tragic price, underscoring the collateral damage of the criminal world.

Dante, Patty’s husband, is a cop whose death from cancer leaves the family vulnerable to debt and danger, catalyzing Patty’s later plunge into crime.

Nino is the adult narrator who reflects on his family’s history, providing a lens into the choices, consequences, and long memory of their experiences.

Angie is Patty’s mother, who raised her on her own in Brooklyn with grit and resilience, serving as a steadfast anchor for the family.

Robert is an FBI agent who recruits Patty to wear a wire as part of the effort to bring down Sal’s empire, illustrating law enforcement’s undercover strategies.

Joey is Patty and Dante’s son who grows up amid the family’s criminal ties, illustrating the lasting impact of crime on the next generation.