Lured from the Dustbowls of Kansas, naïve newlyweds Aaron and Emily, head to Chicago with ambitions of a humble way of life. They soon discover the Great Depression has crippled the metropolis. Unable to secure honest employment Aaron is drawn to Marco 'Polo' Russi's bootlegging enterprise, who is in a fierce Beer War with his rival Fred 'The Red' Wiess. And if that wasn't enough, the city is being terrorized by a VAMPIRE, the press has dubbed 'The Cut-Throat of Chi- Town'. What are Aaron and Emily willing to sacrifice to survive the hardships of an unforgiving city, ruthless gangsters, and a vagabond bloodsucker? BITTERSWEET VOWS is a fantasy-crime-drama that mashes up VAMPIRES, classic MOBSTERS, and ROMANCE. A fresh and captivating take on old genres brought to you by Alex Scherkenbach (Sweet Lullaby) and Gustavo Novaes (A Cabana).
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A tragic vampire love story set during the Great Depression and Prohibition-era Chicago. Economic hardship, the struggles of a young relationship and the allure of easy money, all set in Gangland Chi-Town in the midst of the Beer Wars. The sweet and innocent Couple from Kansas, a violent and cunning Bootlegger and a vagabond diseased Bloodsucker are just some of the vibrant characters that bring this story alive.