Wonder Wheel (2017)

Bathed in the glowing lights of 1950s Coney Island, amidst the ebb and flow of the bustling crowd that trudges over the wooden planks of the iconic boardwalk, there unfolds a tapestry of deeply human tales. These are the silent stories of dreamers and survivors, whose lives give colour to this vibrant spectacle. At the heart of this tale is Ginny, a melancholy waitress in a clam bar, steeped in regret. A former actress, her star has faded into a troubled existence as the wife of Humpty, a well-meaning but rough-around-the-edges carousel operator. Her life is further strained by the presence of her troubled son Richie, a pyromaniac product of her first failed marriage. Intricately woven into the fabric of this narrative is Carolina, Humpty's estranged 26-year-old daughter. A runaway who sought adventure and romance in the arms of a mobster, she now returns home, her dreams shattered, pleading for solace. Having informed the police about her gangster husband's activities, she is a marked woman, her life in danger. Caught amidst this swirl of desperation and longing is Mickey, the charming young lifeguard with aspirations of playwriting. From his tower, he watches the drama unfold, a potent catalyst in this complex web of relationships. Ginny, caught between her crumbling life and unfulfilled dreams, finds herself drawn into a reckless love affair with Mickey, further complicating the already tense situation. Under the dazzling lights of Coney Island, this intricate narrative of shattered dreams, desperate love, and stark betrayal plays out. Amid the crash of the waves and the calliope's song, personal dramas collide with harsh realities, the lives of these everyday people forever marked by their choices and circumstances.

Wonder Wheel is a drama movie featuring Jim Belushi.

Wonder Wheel is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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