Kate and her hulking boyfriend Big Al sell handguns on New York's streets. She's smart, stylish, and self-assured, but all of that vanishes when Al beats her in a jealous, self-indulgent rage. Vic, a woman who wants to be Kate's lover; Reilly, who runs with Al but is also attracted to Kate and repulsed by Al's violence; and Liz, the battered-program women's counselor assigned to Kate. Vic and Reilly discuss murdering Al, Liz gives pep talks, and Kate remains terrified. Will Al's threat and Kate's reliance prevail?
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Kate and her hulking boyfriend Big Al sell handguns on New York's streets. She's smart, stylish, and self-assured, but all of that vanishes when Al beats her in a jealous, self-indulgent rage. Vic, a woman who wants to be Kate's lover; Reilly, who runs with Al but is also attracted to Kate and repulsed by Al's violence; and Liz, the battered-program women's counselor assigned to Kate. Vic and Reilly discuss murdering Al, Liz gives pep talks, and Kate remains terrified. Will Al's threat and Kate's reliance prevail?
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