Moon in the 12th House
New York Jewish Film Festival 2017
January 11 - 24, 2017
When two estranged young sisters— Lenny who stayed in their childhood home to take care of their father, and Mira, who left for a fast new life in Tel Aviv—are reunited, they must come to terms with each other and the circumstances that tore them apart. Love and affection bind the characters and lead them toward fragile redemption.
When two estranged young sisters are reunited, they must come to terms with each other and the circumstances that tore them apart: Lenny had stayed in their childhood home to take care of their father, while Mira left for a faster life in Tel Aviv. Despite their divergent paths, love and affection bind the characters and lead them toward fragile redemption. This impressive debut feature by Dorit Hakim features unforgettable performances by Yuval Sharf (Ana Arabia, Footnote) and Yaara Pelzig (Policeman).
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