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Monday, October 18,
7:30pm
Nurit and Mushidi have come to Tel Aviv for very
different reasons. Nurit packs up her son and daughter and leaves
her jobless husband for what she hopes will be a more fulfilling
life in the big city. Meanwhile, Mushidi has left Nigeria and her
young son to look for work. When Nurit realizes that her bus-driving
job will not pay the bills and allow her to watch her children,
she decides to hire a nanny. Enter Mushidi who agrees to watch the
children in exchange for room and board. Mushidi’s smile and
optimism seem to brighten the apartment immediately, and soon Nurit
and Mushidi are spending time together on the bustling streets of
Tel Aviv. When their friendship blossoms into something more, Nurit
is forced to make a tough decision. ROUND TRIP features poignant
performances, thoughtful direction, and a compelling portrayal of
identity and self-discovery.
ROUND TRIP (AL HA’KAV); Shahar Rozen, director; 2003; Israel;
95 minutes; video (in Hebrew and English, with English subtitles)
Broadway Performance Hall
FL ASL interpreting before the film
Copresented by The Seattle Jewish Film Festival
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