Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Neta Garty | ... | Nicole Shushan | |
Liraz Charhi | ... | Sara Talkar | |
Aure Atika | ... | Simone Toledano | |
Jean Benguigui | ... | Isaac Shushan | |
Parmeet Sethi | ... | Roger Talkar | |
Kruttika Desai | ... | Rachel Talkar | |
Ruby Porat Shoval | ... | Janette Shushan | |
Rotem Abuhab | ... | Jossy Shushan | |
Israel Katorza | ... | Yossi | |
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Nadav Abuksis | ... | Gabi Buchbut |
Mariano Idelman | ... | Moshe | |
Nathan Ravitz | ... | Asaf Dror (as Nati Ravitz) | |
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Michael Morim | ... | Stanley (as Micha Morim) |
Efrat Aviv | ... | Etty Buchbut | |
Evelin Hagoel | ... | Mrs. Buchbut |
As a family from India moves in to a desert neighborhood in Southern Israel in the 1960's, the family's eldest, beautiful daughter discovers friendship and romance with the lovely local French girl. The film also explores the hardships and surprises that come with the integration of multiple families from different ethnic backgrounds (from the diaspora) and their struggle with immigration and prejudice. Written by hikacute
The year 2004 was a huge film release year in Israel. There were over 100 feature films Israeli films released which is a record number and record-setting numbers went to the theaters in Israel to see many movies. Apparently one in four saw this movie which tells already something. I don't remember once looking at my watch during this movie which says a lot. This movie flowed right through without any dull moment and had many jokes laced throughout. The two young main actresses are both incredibly talented and are both very believable in their parts. The theme of fitting in to new surroundings are universal but never quite so pronounced as when a new wave of immigrants comes into Israel. Also themes of friendships, neighbors, fidelity and others are examined with interesting results. Must see movie!