In a suburb of Tel Aviv, brothers Yaki and Shaul are struggling with their family's financial difficulties. Yaki, who is completing his military service, has access to a firearm. In their desperation, they kidnap schoolgirl Dafna to extort a ransom and thus pay off their family's debts. However, their plan is ill-conceived and soon they face unforeseen challenges. The film celebrated its world premiere in the Panorama section of the 2013 Berlin International Film Festival. At the Jerusalem Film Festival that same year, it won the Haggiag Award for best Israeli feature film. The brothers David and Eitan Cunio, who play Yaki and Shaul, received the award for best acting performance. In addition, Joëlle Alexis was awarded for best editing. The film was also presented at international festivals such as the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and the Paris Cinema. Director Tom Shoval succeeds in authentically depicting the close bond between the brothers and the social challenges in Israel. The film paints a precise picture of everyday life and family dynamics in a society marked by economic worries. The intense portrayal of the brothers and the realistic staging make the film a remarkable contribution to Israeli cinema.
Two brothers are on the wrong track: they decide to use a weapon to solve their family's money problems but without considering the possible consequen
In a suburb of Tel Aviv, brothers Yaki and Shaul are struggling with their family's financial difficulties. Yaki, who is completing his military service, has access to a firearm. In their desperation, they kidnap schoolgirl Dafna to extort a ransom and thus pay off their family's debts. However, their plan is ill-conceived and soon they face unforeseen challenges.
The film celebrated its world premiere in the Panorama section of the 2013 Berlin International Film Festival. At the Jerusalem Film Festival that same year, it won the Haggiag Award for best Israeli feature film. The brothers David and Eitan Cunio, who play Yaki and Shaul, received the award for best acting performance. In addition, Joëlle Alexis was awarded for best editing. The film was also presented at international festivals such as the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and the Paris Cinema.
Director Tom Shoval succeeds in authentically depicting the close bond between the brothers and the social challenges in Israel. The film paints a precise picture of everyday life and family dynamics in a society marked by economic worries. The intense portrayal of the brothers and the realistic staging make the film a remarkable contribution to Israeli cinema.