Drifting

Drifting unfolds in a contemporary Israeli city anchored by Independence Park and the grandmother's grocery store where Robbie works. The urban landscape blends public spaces of leisure with intimate, tense domestic interiors. The cityscape mirrors Robbie’s struggle to belong as a gay immigrant and son of Holocaust survivors in a society that remains conservative about sexuality.

🌈 Identity

Robbie’s sexual orientation and his status as a second-generation Holocaust survivor place him at odds with both family and society. The story follows his longing for love and acceptance within a culture that treats homosexuality as shameful. His immigrant experience deepens the sense of alienation, making him feel like a stranger in his own country. Through his private search for connection and his fragile artistic dreams, the film examines how identity is formed, negotiated, and defended in public spaces.

🕰️ Memory & tradition

The father is a Holocaust survivor and Robbie’s grandmother clings to German memories, shaping their views on what a family should be. The film shows how trauma and memory constrain present choices and fuel judgments about normalcy. Generational pressures create an atmosphere of expectation and guilt that Robbie must navigate.

🎬 Art & aspiration

Robbie dreams of making a cheerful film that could win an Oscar, using cinema as a beacon of joy amid hardship. When investors refuse to materialize, the dream exposes the gap between desire and market reality. The struggle to fund his project becomes a catalyst for self-acceptance rather than a pure defeat.

🏳️‍🌈 Love & society

Robbie’s pursuit of love unfolds against social norms that press him toward conventional relationships. Han, the man he loves, ultimately marries a woman under pressure, illustrating how societal expectations shape personal happiness. The narrative traces Robbie’s resilience in the face of stigma and his path toward accepting his own identity.