Director George Zaloom's quirky comedy of manners stars Stanley Tucci as Giovanni Bazinni, a bumbling Italian who journeys to America to help his New Jersey cousin Pop (Giancarlo Giannini) save his fireworks company. As Giovanni wrestles with culture shock and learns the fine points of the family business, young widow Val (Bridget Fonda) sparks his romantic passions. The fine supporting cast includes Talia Shire and Anna Maria Alberghetti.