
The film is a romantic comedy about the Portuguese widow of a fisherman who died at sea. The widow's teenage daughter, who wants to be a professional gambler, convinces her mother to date a British man who's new in town. The widow falls for the Brit, who pretends to be in the fishing business but is actually a professional gambler. The naïve daughter gets into some trouble.
Cast

Jason Isaacs
Charles Beck

Sofia Milos
Celia Amonte

Emmy Rossum
Vicky Amonte

Theresa Russell
Lois Vargas

Seymour Cassel
Daniel Vargas

Lupe Ontiveros
Angelica Amonte

Chris Tardio
Gianni Martinez

Benjamin Mouton
Frankie the Pit Boss

Robert Montano
Father Emmanuel

Bill Burr
Blackjack Player

Anthero Montenegro
Joseph Amonte
Charley Broderick
Club Owner

John Fiore
Night Club MC
Rebekah Aramini
Celia's Portuguese Dance Mentor

Marion Eaton
Betsy (uncredited)
Jason Cutler
Russian (uncredited)
Crew
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