A girl who wants to be like other children but can never find the father she's lost. This is the poignant true-life tale of her struggle for survival in the post-Holocaust era. Set in 1950s Israel, this two-part film saga continues in Under the Domim Tree. Both were produced and written by Gila Almagor.
Directed by: Eli Cohen Starring: Gila Almagor; Kaifo Cohen; Avital Diker; rami Baruch; Eli Cohen
91 min. * Color * Hebrew with English Subtitles * Israel
Silver Bear, Berlin Film Festival, Three Silver Menorah Awards
"Reveals the scars, both mental and physical, that Holocaust survivors brought with them to Israel."--AMERICAN HISTORICAL REVIEW"..touching and heartwarming drama..sensitive and intelligent directing..excellent acting by Gila Almagor.." -YEDIOT AHARONOT (Israel News)