West Side Story (2021 film)

== Plot ==

== Plot ==

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In the [[San Juan Hill, Manhattan|San Juan Hill]] neighborhood on the [[Upper West Side]], a gang of white American teenagers, the Jets, fight for control of the neighborhood, defended by the Puerto Rican Sharks who are led by Bernardo (“Prologue”). A brief skirmish is broken up by Officer Krupke and Lieutenant Schrank, who starkly remind both gangs that the territorial fight is pointless as the whole neighborhood is being demolished for construction of [[Lincoln Center]], but both gangs are too proud to care (“La Borinqueña (Sharks Version)”) The leader of the Jets, Riff, proposes a rumble between the Jets and the Sharks (“Jet Song”). He approaches his friend Tony, who recently got out of prison, for help. Tony refuses, as he wishes to turn over a new leaf with the help of Valentina, the Puerto Rican owner of Doc’s general store (“Something’s Coming”).

In the [[San Juan Hill, Manhattan|San Juan Hill]] neighborhood on the [[Upper West Side]], a gang of white American teenagers, the Jets, fight for control of the neighborhood, defended by the Puerto Rican Sharks who are led by Bernardo (“Prologue”). A brief skirmish is broken up by Officer Krupke and Lieutenant Schrank, who starkly remind both gangs that the territorial fight is pointless as the whole neighborhood is being demolished for construction of [[Lincoln Center]], but both gangs are too proud to care (“La Borinqueña (Sharks Version)”). The leader of the Jets, Riff, proposes a rumble between the Jets and the Sharks (“Jet Song”). He approaches his friend Tony, who recently got out of prison, for help. Tony refuses, as he wishes to turn over a new leaf with the help of Valentina, the Puerto Rican owner of Doc’s general store (“Something’s Coming”).

Maria, Bernardo’s sister, is betrothed to Chino but yearns for independence, against the chidings of Bernardo and his girlfriend Anita. At a school dance Tony and Maria spot each other and instantly fall in love. Their closeness angers Bernardo, who agrees to Riff’s terms for a rumble at the Salt Shed, so long as Tony is there. Meanwhile, Tony voices his newfound love for Maria (“Maria”). The young couple meet on Maria’s fire escape and promise to see each other the next day (“Balcony Scene (Tonight)”).

Maria, Bernardo’s sister, is betrothed to Chino but yearns for independence, against the chidings of Bernardo and his girlfriend Anita. At a school dance Tony and Maria spot each other and instantly fall in love. Their closeness angers Bernardo, who agrees to Riff’s terms for a rumble at the Salt Shed, so long as Tony is there. Meanwhile, Tony voices his newfound love for Maria (“Maria”). The young couple meet on Maria’s fire escape and promise to see each other the next day (“Balcony Scene (Tonight)”).