Release, runtime and language

2004 · 123 min · Hebrew

Directed by

Amos Gitai

This film explores the intertwined lives of residents in a Tel Aviv apartment complex, revealing a complex web of relationships and secrets. Among them are Gabi and Hezi, who conduct an affair while renting a room, and Ezra, a divorcee overseeing a clandestine construction project. The escalating tensions and noise disturb Schwartz, a Holocaust survivor, pushing him towards a mental crisis. The story also features illegal Chinese immigrants, a young man avoiding mandatory military service, and a dishonest police detective, painting a vivid portrait of urban life and its challenges.