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Longing (2017)

Longing poster
Original title
געגוע
Directed by
Savi Gabizon
Genre
drama film
Country
Israel
Runtime
1h 40m
Rated
N-13
Rating
5.5 of 10 from 11 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A man discovers he has a grown son from a past relationship, after the son dies. He travels to the town where his ex-girlfriend lives to confront the past and learn about the child he never knew.

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What happens

Longing (Hebrew: געגוע) is a 2017 Israeli comedy-drama film directed by Savi Gabizon. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. It was nominated for the Ophir Award for Best Film. The film takes place primarily in Acre, Israel. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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