The film provides a glimpse into the complex reality of women in devout and reserved Orthodox communities.
Feigi and Naftali are a young childless ultra-orthodox couple living with Naftali's parents.Naftali travels to Ukraine to pray for a child during the holiday at Rabbi Nachman's grave. During Naftali's absence a guest is invited to stay for the holiday with the family, he introduces himself as Rabbi Eliyahu who heals infertility. When Naftali returns, the couple faces a difficult crisis, which raises fundamental questions about faith and trust.
Hebrew with English subtitles.
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Synopsis
Feigi and Naftali are a young childless ultra-orthodox couple living with Naftali's parents. Naftali travels to Ukraine to pray for a child during the holiday at Rabbi Nachman's grave. During Naftali's absence a guest is invited to stay for the holiday with the family, he introduces himself as Rabbi Eliyahu who heals infertility. When Naftali returns, the couple faces a difficult crisis, which raises fundamental questions about faith and trust. The film provides a glimpse into the complex reality of women in devout and reserved Orthodox communities
Credits
Rating: 18
Genre: Drama
Director: Mordechai Vardi
Stars: Mili Eshet, Yoav Rotman, Ilanit Ben-Yaakov, Nevo Kimchi, Haggar Arad
