Yossi

Yossi, a 34-year-old cardiologist, lives a solitary life in Tel Aviv. He has never fully recovered from the death of the love of his life a decade ago and buries his pain in work, take-out noodles, and soft-core gay porn. His days blur into long shifts and quiet evenings as he avoids closeness and vulnerability.

A patient arrives at the hospital that Yossi recognizes as Varda Amichai, the mother of Jagger, his dead lover. She insists on being treated and asks if they have met before, but Yossi denies it. During the exam, he probes for information while she claims she has no children.

After the test, Yossi and Varda meet at the hospital exit and share a ride home. She opens up and reveals that she had a son who was killed in Lebanon, showing Yossi his picture. This revelation forces Yossi to confront the living repercussions of his past loss.

Seeking connection, Yossi tries online dating using an old, misrepresentative photo. His date, a narcissistic bar owner, is outwardly disgusted by Yossi's lack of a slimmer profile. The encounter highlights his ongoing struggle with self-image and intimacy.

A mistake in a procedure nearly costs a patient his life, prompting a gentle rebuke from his supervisor. The supervisor tells him he should take a vacation and recharge. The incident underscores the growing pressure he feels and hints at the need for change.

Nina, a nurse, shows clear attraction to Yossi and kisses him while he is asleep. He wakes and rebuffs her, signaling his reluctance to pursue anything while he is struggling with his sexuality and grief. The rumors about his sexuality begin to swirl at work.

Unable to address his sexuality openly, Yossi goes along with Moti, a recently divorced fellow doctor, to the straight bar scene for drinks and casual company. Moti pushes for sex and drugs, and Yossi flees the bathroom when pushed to participate. He ends the night in his car outside Varda's house, crying and mourning his lost love.

The next morning, Jagger's father invites Yossi inside and listens as Yossi unburdens his heart. He tells them about his two-year affair with their son and the circumstances of his death. The revelations do not sit well with Varda, who asks him to leave, but the father invites Yossi to see their son's bedroom.

Yossi decides to leave Tel Aviv for an impromptu vacation in the south, intending to head toward the Sinai coast. The sudden plan marks a break from routine and offers a chance to escape his loneliness. He heads south with a sense of tentative freedom.

On the road, Yossi meets four young soldiers whose bus they missed and offers them a ride to their hotel in Eilat. They tease him about his music, and he initially declines, but at the Egyptian border he changes his mind and joins them at the same hotel. The encounter brings a light, playful connection to his life.

Tom, an openly gay soldier, befriends Yossi and gives him a gift certificate for a massage. Yossi accepts but remains hesitant to engage further, keeping his emotions guarded. The budding friendship adds warmth to his journey.

At a singer's show, they stroll along a promenade and discuss Yossi's time in the military and Tom's coming out. Tom goes skinny-dipping and returns to flirt, leading to a kiss and a shared moment of vulnerability. The night deepens their connection and hints at a future together.

Driving down toward Sinai, they stop on the beach to talk about staying. Tom says he would like to stay forever, and Yossi reveals he feels the same way. The journey ends with a hopeful sense of possibility for both men.