Eli, a mischievous 12 year old, is preoccupied with playing tricks on his teachers and has a crush on the most popular girl in class. His cushioned reality collapses when his beloved father, Ben, is arrested on suspicion of accepting bribes. Convinced of his father's innocence, Eli sets out to prove to the celebrated police inspector in charge of the investigation that, he is wrong. As if this weren’t enough, events at school take a turn for the worse and Eli is torn between friendship and responsibility. This roller-coaster journey takes Eli to unexpected places as he tries to negotiate between love and trust, honesty and corruption.
A sensitive, coming-of-age story with an acomplished cast, including Lior Ashkenazi, (Late Marriage, Walk on Water), and an outstanding performance by Yuval Shevah, who plays Eli with confidence and charm. The film never doubts that people are good, but it also shows how hard it can be to live up to that goodness.
Please note the films shown at the GPJFF are not rated. Parental discretion advised.
