Things

In Tel Aviv, people prepare food, eat, make love, get pregnant, and die. Can one find peace in this life, asks one character at a wake; can there be an act of freedom in this modern life, asks another. Goldman’s much-despised father has died; his friends Caesar and Israel set off for the funeral. They miss it, but go to Goldman’s house later. Caesar has women troubles: his son from a previous marriage is ill; he’s promised marriage to two women of opposite temperament. Israel has a girlfriend toward whom he’s hot and cold. Goldman’s mother is living in the past. Friendship, family, love, and memories may not in the end help characters find peace or freedom.

Director: Amos Gitai
Writers: Gilad Evron, Amos Gitai | 2 more credits »
Stars: Gabi Beniashvilly, Samuel Calderon, Helena Cherkasov