Round Trip

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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