Avraham Abutboul,
Daniel Dayan,
Ilan Ganani,
Michal Bat-Sheva Rand,
Shaul Mizrahi
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In the customarily closed world of ultra-Orthodox Jews, Moshe and Malli, a married couple, are suffering through a financial crisis. They pray for help, but instead of a miracle two suspect strangers ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: April 4, 2006
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June 3, 2009Pretty good. Not one I'd watch over and over again, but a decent Israeli film that takes a look into the world of Orthodox Judaism.
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December 6, 2008The story of somre poor orthodox Jews at holiday time. Friends from the past show up uninvited and test their faith.
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April 13, 2008A foreign movie about an Orthodox Jewish couple in Jerusalem. It was fascinating and so uplifting, it instantly became one of my favorites!
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April 4, 2009Nothing is lost in translation here. You can read every emotion in these actors faces.
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August 22, 2009I don't know about the New York Times "raucously funny" comment. There must be some humour in their that I just don't get. But I do think this movie is a gem. Not an 'appeal to the masses' movie though.
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January 20, 2009English subtitles. Interesting journey into the Jewish culture. Loved the story.
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July 9, 2008Foreign, Israeli. This is a very good movie. It shows, that when you try to do the right things and change from your past, sometimes, the past comes back to haunt you. It's a very good movie and was done very well. I would recommend it.
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Critic Reviews
November 28, 2005
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
November 3, 2005
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
A gently comedic parable that offers a unique view of a cloistered society while addressing themes of faith, family and friendship that are universal. full review
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July 9, 2008I like this movie! I think that everything was done very well. It shows a different culture, a different way of life, but no matter what, if you have done wrong in your life, sometimes, it comes back to haunt you.
The two jerks, his friend from the past, are just pieces of crap! I would have kicked them out right away. I liked this film.
Take care all,
William
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October 21, 2007(Oct 2005 Director: Gidi Dar) PASSIONATE! This Israeli film won Israeli awards plus International awards!! I loved this film about an Orthodox Jewish couple...the husband had been a former gang leader but turned straight...still having his past trail him. Funny, original, provocative....I loved the emphasis on prayer! Much chuckles! Great fun (along with the pseudo serious)
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