The Bread, My Sweet
Dominic works round the clock: nights making biscotti for his family's bakery in a working-class Italian neighborhood in Pittsburgh, then days downtown where he's a specialist in firing people at a company that negotiates mergers. He's thrown for a loop with he learns that Bella, an elderly neighbor who's his family's closest friend, has but a few months to live. All her life, she's saved money in coffee cans for her daughter, Lucca's, wedding, but Lucca is off in foreign lands, initially as a Peace Corps volunteer, and doesn't need a man. Dominic vows to bring Lucca home and convince her to marry him to fulfill Bella's most fervent wish. What will Lucca say?
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Plot Summary
A young woman inherits her grandmother's bakery and discovers a family secret. She also finds herself drawn to a handsome baker who may have his own hidden agenda. As she navigates love and business, she must uncover the truth about her past to secure her future.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception, largely criticized for its predictable plot and melodramatic tone. While some appreciated the romantic elements and the performances of the lead actors, many found it to be a forgettable made-for-television movie.
What Reviewers Say
- Criticized for a predictable and clichéd storyline.
- Some viewers found the romantic chemistry between the leads to be a redeeming quality.
- Often described as a standard, uninspired made-for-TV romance drama.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment indicates it's a light, if somewhat formulaic, romantic drama suitable for casual viewing.
Fun Fact
The film was made for television and originally aired on CBS as part of their movie presentations.
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