Eli (Michael Moshonov) is a former champion swimmer from Israel now giving swimming lessons in Chicago. When he learns his estranged father has died, he dutifully returns to Tel Aviv to sort out his father’s affairs. There he reconnects with his childhood friend and former swimming partner Yotam (Ofri Biterman) who lives with his Ethiopian fiancée Iris (Oshrat Ingedashet). There is a palpable attraction between the two men, an attraction they are loathe to discuss in this lyrical and understated love triangle. Ingedashet’s performance won her the Best Actress award at the 2022 Jerusalem Film Festival.
Winner - Best Actress, Jerusalem Film Festival 2022
Winner - Audience Award, Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival 2022
Official Selection - New York Jewish Film Festival 2023, Miami Jewish Film Festival 2023
Followed by a live in-person Q&A with writer/director Ofir Raul Graizer, moderated by BJF Artistic Director Lisa Gossels.