Ink & Steel

I saw this film on Amazon Prime and was pleasantly surprised at how realistic and different it was.

The story revolves around two men. One an old school enforcer tied in with an organized crime family going back three generations and the son and Grandson of a Don he is sent to protect during a "family war".

Without going into the entire plot and narrative, I will say that it was refreshing as a newly told story. This film is not your average Mafia Turf war crime drama. It is more of a slow burn, life lessons story well told and excellently acted. It was not over the top nor did the players "ham it up". It was told from the heart with several sub-plots going on which only made the film more interesting. The characters were simple, yet complex in their autonomy. Each with their own trials and tribulations, whilst in a farm house avoiding detection from a rival faction. Each character is explored, explained and you come to like each Despite their diameteically opposing personalities.

What I most enjoyed about this film was its originality in storytelling and the path it takes in life lessons and redemption learned, or taught rather, from the Uncle's character to his "non blood" nephew, and one he must protect. A unique "mob drama" not typical in any sense.

The film moves a bit slow, however, it is 132 well spent minutes. Watch and enjoy!