A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Set in bustling Brooklyn during the early 1900s, this poignant tale follows the Nolans, a working-class family struggling to make ends meet amidst their harsh living conditions and the father's battle with alcoholism. The film delves deeply into the lives of these characters as they navigate through various challenges and tribulations, both big and small. We witness Aunt Sissy's string of questionable romantic relationships, the heartbreaking removal of the only tree visible from their cramped tenement home, and young Francie's determination to attend a better school, but only if her unpredictable father can overcome his personal shortcomings. Through it all, we come to know these endearing characters intimately, as they find joy in life despite their bleak circumstances.