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A coming-of-age saga set against the tense backdrop of Arab-Israeli politics. Mendy is a young Rabbinical student whose mind is too full of curiosity about the world that exists outside the restrictions of Orthodox Judaism. Recognizing his distraction, Mendy's teacher suggests that he visit a prostitute to "get it out of his system." But on a fateful night, when he meets Sacha, a captivating... See Full Description
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Art/Foreign, Drama and Romance |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 36 min. |
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| Release Date: |
July 11th, 2003 (NY-Angelika Theatre) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
Not Rated |
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| Distributors: |
CAVU Pictures
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$586,438 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"...low-budget but engrossing..." Full Review...
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Chicago Tribune, Allison Benedikt
"...the film embarks on a series of insincere scenarios." Full Review...
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Film Journal International, Doris Toumarkine
"...problematic on several fronts..." Full Review...
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Film Threat, Eric Campos
"...a unique coming of age story..." Full Review...
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