Luzzu

In the film Luzzu, a struggling Maltese fisherman named Jesmark is faced with a difficult decision: risk everything to provide for his wife and newborn son by entering the dangerous world of black-market fishing or repair his leaky boat and continue the traditional fishing methods he was raised with. As he delves deeper into the illegal operation, he must confront his own moral doubts and the consequences of his choices. Will he be able to provide for his family and maintain his integrity, or will he succumb to the harsh realities of the fishing industry?

You can stream Luzzu on: Apple TV Store

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Luzzu include Dear Zoe, Hillbilly Elegy, Sentimental Value, Lion, Ordinary Angels, Train Dreams.