In 1977 West Berlin, an Israeli singer performs at her first international concert. Afterwards, she is accosted by an older Polish woman who accuses her father of being a murderer. Confused and disturbed by the accusation, the singer and her sister set out to unravel the truth about the their father’s murky WWII experiences. Inspired by a true story, this edge-of-your-seat and emotionally charged thriller by award-winning filmmaker Avi Nesher is a moving exploration of family, identity, trust and forgiveness.
“Profoundly moving” Variety Variety Review
“This is a striking and thought-provoking picture” Roger Ebert
“a page-turner that transforms into a clarion call” NY Times
Film Details
Drama / Dir: Avi Nesher / Starring Nelly Tagar, Joy Rieger, Doron Tavory / Israel / 2016 / Eng German-Polish Hebrew W/ Eng ST / 109 min
Festivals
Toronto International Film Festival; Haifa International Film Festival; Atlanta Jewish Film Festival; Seattle Jewish Film Festival
