AMERICA

Israel 2022

Director: Ofir Raul Graizer

Hebrew with English subtitles

127 minutes

Drama

Eli, a thirtysomething Israeli swimming coach living in America, hasn’t been back to his native Israel since he left 10 years ago. But news of his estranged father’s death necessitates Eli’s return to Tel Aviv, where he decides to reconnect with Yotam, a childhood friend, who now runs a flower shop together with his fiancée Iris. Rekindling their old friendship will set in motion a series of events that will change the lives of all three of them. A story set between a flower shop and an ancient monastery, between a swimming pool and the Mediterranean, between life and death - and somewhere in the middle. Featuring evocative, vibrant cinematography and gracefully restrained performances, this critically acclaimed film is an affecting tale of conflicted identity, redemption, love and the bonds of friendship.

Winner: Best Actress, Jerusalem Int’l FF 2022