Ciao, Mama follows Tony Esposito as he returns to Long Island for his mother’s funeral. Weighed down by guilt for not being there during her illness, Tony reconnects with his past and begins to understand the importance of the relationships that have always supported him. Johnny Wactor portrays Marco, a childhood friend struggling with addiction who has quietly cared for Tony's family. Johnny’s untimely death in 2024, after heroically saving a friend's life, adds deep poignancy to the film, which stands as a testament to his legacy.