Longing

Yael is the French teacher Adam loved, a central figure in his hidden life. She refrained from pursuing a relationship with Adam due to the teacher-student dynamic, making her both pivotal and elusive. Through Yael, the film explores memory's human face and the ache of what could have been.

Ronit is Ariel’s ex-partner who reveals that she was pregnant when they separated and that their son Adam died recently. Her revelations propel Ariel’s journey to Acre and force a confrontation with the past. She acts as a bridge to Adam’s life, shaping the memories Ariel seeks to understand.

Ariel is a successful industrialist from Tel Aviv who travels to Acre to uncover his son Adam’s life. The film follows his emotional pursuit of truth, driven by grief and the longing to know Adam. His interactions with Adam’s circle reveal layers of memory, love, and the complexities of reconciling the past with the present.

Gideon is Abigail's father, grieving the death of his daughter who suffered from depression and died by suicide at 18. He proposes a Chinese-inspired idea to marry Adam and Abigail, a move born from heartbreak and a longing for connection. His motion reveals how grief drives unusual, even idealized, solutions to family strife.

Micki is Adam's friend who helps shed light on his life, including everyday moments and episodes that hint at his ambitions and troubles. He provides crucial information about Adam's circle and the missing hashish, helping Ariel piece together the puzzle of Adam's life. His perspective adds a grounded, youth-adjacent viewpoint to the memories Ariel uncovers.