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1985 · 106 mins · English
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Directed by
Lewis Gilbert
Starring
Ewan Stewart, Sam Robards, Todd Graff, Kevin McNally, Joanna Pacula, Selina Cadell

Six volunteers from diverse backgrounds spend a summer on an Israeli kibbutz, the communal farm offering adventure, a chance to hide from their pasts, or a path of self‑discovery. When American pre‑med student Mike falls for the strong‑willed kibbutzner Gila, he faces his toughest decision. Amid clashing cultures, unforeseen dangers and new possibilities, their love is tested by the ultimate challenge.

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