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A Bitter Mix
2015·1h 30m·★ 5.7
German original
Benny, an Israeli living in Berlin is called back home following his grandfather death. He arrives to Israel with his girlfriend Sara and his family can't wait to meet her. But suspicions arise. The family realizes that Benny and Sara haven't actually met in a synagogue but in front of a synagogue and that the right pronunciation of her name is Zahra. Zahra Abdulla to be precise. Zahra was born in Germany to a German mother and an Egyptian father. As tension rises, the members of the family discover that Benny and Zahra were not the only ones who tried to lead a quiet life while keeping secrets.
LUXEN Decision Guide
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A focused choice when you want a story with a clear identity and enough detail to make the choice feel intentional.
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Commitment
Light commitment · 1h 30m
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