Thirteen-year-old Ethan is supposed to be preparing for his bar mitzvah. However, despite his Jewish upbringing, Ethan is convinced that his spiritual calling is with the Catholic church, where he secretly finds solace under the guidance of Father Diaz (Carlos Ponce). Through the wisdom of an unconventional rabbi (Rachelle Lefevre), the love of his complicated father (Joshua Malina), and his first romance with a cowboy-boot-wearing girl who can put him in a headlock, Ethan must confront his lies and grief to discover that faith isn’t about choosing sides. Ethan Bloom paints a raw and authentic portrait of adolescence, exploring the struggles of an awkward yet lovable teenager navigating his search for meaning.

Official Selection: Miami FF, Palm Springs Jewish Film Festival, San Diego International Jewish Film Festival