) returns home for her father’s funeral, only to rekindle a forbidden romance with her childhood friend Esti ( Rachel McAdams
The film also explores the complexities of female desire and the constraints placed on women in traditional communities. Ronit and Esti's relationship is a central part of the film, and their love for each other is portrayed as a natural and beautiful thing. However, the community's reaction to their relationship is one of shame and anger, highlighting the hypocrisy and double standards that exist in many traditional communities.
, Nivola brings empathy and complexity to Dovid, a man torn between his love for his wife and his duty to his community. Atmosphere and Direction