Cheli is mentally handicapped Gaby's sister, guardian, and roommate in their cramped apartment in a working-class neighborhood, all in addition to working at the local school, where she meets PE teacher Zohar. Read more …
When it becomes clear that Gaby needs a placement, Cheli enrolls her in a day program for special-needs adults, which Cheli comes to enjoy.
The strength of their performances and the unflinching direction of Korman conspire to create an uncomfortable but compelling human drama.
Intelligently scripted, tactfully directed and superbly played, this is a compelling study in doing the right things for the wrong reasons.
This unflinching Israeli drama about two codependent, semi-feral young women leavens the bleakness with flashes of humour.
An uncomfortable, unflinching tale of jealousy and resentment.
This tale of a woman tending to a younger sister with special needs has depth and compassion.
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