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In the wake of their mother’s death, three Israeli siblings have reason to doubt the identity of their father, leading them to embark on a journey in search of a mysterious Muslim man from their mother’s past. The discovery of their mother’s deep secrets affects each one in different ways, but it is the sister, Donora, who seems to bear the most pain as she yearns to be a mother herself with husband Ricky (played by Tsahi Halevi of the 2015 film Bethlehem). The latest box-office hit from Israeli writer director Shemi Zarhin, The Kind Wordsuses wry humor and relatable characters to reflect on parenthood, love and identity in our modern world.

Nominated for 12 Israeli Academy Awards.

“A film of charm, wit and irony, The Kind Words provides insight into issues of identity, family crisis, compromise and love. This is a top notch film—great directing, acting and editing with well-developed characters.” Amy Kronish, Israeli Film Critic and Blogger