May 1948. One week before the creation of the state of Israel, a small rusted ship with a group of survivors from all over Europe is welcomed by the shooting of British troops trying to forbid them from illegally disembarking, and by the shooting of the Jewish secret army that has come to help them with their first steps on the holy land. This film is the story of the first hours these men and women will spend in Palestine.  Director Gitai, propelling the narrative towards an explosive and unexpected climax, poignantly depicts a land fast becoming scarred by the same tragedy and trauma that these survivors had hoped to leave behind. 

Israel/France/Italy  2002, 100 minutes

Hebrew w/subtitles Amos Gitai, Director

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