Daphne and her four children try to cope with the abrupt death of husband/father. As the family seems to fall apart, a sudden incident gives them a chance to heal their 'broken wings'.
Acting
Maya Maron's fragile ferocity as a daughter becoming mother.
Direction
Bergman's cramped frames that suffocate then release.
Writing
Dialogue so natural you'll eavesdrop guiltily.
Director
Nir Bergman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in Haifa's working-class neighborhoods, the film captures specifically Israeli grief rituals—shiva, military culture, the silence around mental health.
Director Nir Bergman cast the Ulman children from open auditions in Haifa schools; Daniel and Eliana Magon are real siblings, adding unsettling authenticity to their on-screen bond.
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