Disobedience

While delivering a sermon at the Orthodox Synagogue in Hendon, Rav Krushka suddenly collapses. This shocking event marks the beginning of significant changes in the lives of those who loved him.

Ronit Krushka, the estranged daughter of Rav Krushka, is leading her life as a photographer in Manhattan. She is caught up in her work until she receives devastating news about her father's death.

While in the midst of a photo shoot, Ronit learns of her father's passing. Overwhelmed by the news, she turns to alcohol, drowning her sorrows at a nearby bar before making a poor choice to sleep with a stranger.

Ronit returns to London to attend her father's funeral, instantly becoming aware of the tension in the Orthodox Jewish community that she left behind. She feels like an outsider, interpreting the coldness of those around her.

Dovid Kuperman, a family friend of the late Rav, offers Ronit a place to stay. Despite his welcoming, many members of the community resent Ronit for abandoning them, creating a tense atmosphere during her visit.

Ronit's return is met with mixed feelings, especially from her uncle Moshe Hartog, who criticizes her for missing out on her father's final days. The community's collective resentment toward Ronit deepens her emotional turmoil.

During dinner at the Hartog residence, conversations take a sharp turn as Ronit is questioned about her life choices. Her identity as 'Ronnie Curtis' raises eyebrows, particularly as Esti comments on the transient nature of women's roles.

In a poignant moment, Ronit, accompanied by Dovid and Esti, visits her father's grave. It is here that she expresses her regrets and hopes about her father's perception of her love, facing an emotional vulnerability.

Ronit visits her uncle at his wig maker's shop, seeking answers about her father's estate. She is distraught to learn that all of her father's belongings were left to the synagogue, deepening her sense of loss.

Ronit and Esti, revisiting the Rav's old home, share a poignant kiss marked by past affections and unresolved feelings. This heartfelt moment complicates their lives as they navigate societal expectations and personal desires.

Facing increasing scrutiny from their community, Ronit and Esti try to find solace in central London. Their rekindled romance intensifies as they embrace their feelings despite the looming judgment of their tight-knit society.

In a moment of honesty, Esti confesses to Dovid that she may be pregnant, presenting a serious challenge to their troubled marriage. This revelation forces her to confront her life choices and future.

As Ronit prepares to leave for New York, her parting with Esti is filled with intense emotion. Their farewell kiss embodies their unfulfilled desires and the bittersweet reality of their complicated relationship.

Back at the synagogue, Esti reveals her pregnancy in a charged atmosphere of judgment. Her announcement reinforces her struggles with community expectations, illustrating the tension between personal choice and cultural obligations.

In a powerful act of closure, Ronit visits her father's grave one last time before leaving. This moment represents her acceptance of the past and her ongoing journey toward freedom and self-identity.