This is a light but well scripted comedy about a dysfunctional Jewish family in Spain, being visited by a daughter from out of town and by her Palestinian fiancé. The fiancé's name is Rafi and he is at first believed by the family to be Israeli (he was indeed born in Jerusalem).
I can particularly relate to this movie because as I am: (1) South American born. (2) Was raised Jewish and (3) Lived many years in Israel. In short I can relate to this hilarious comedy from many different personal angles. The movie is really funny even as it tangentially touches dramatic issues such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a dysfunctional family, an overzealous luggage search for Rafi which is clearly what many Muslims are experiencing at airports, religious matters, family dramas and much more. You have to be able to look at the world with a bit of salt and pepper to really enjoy a scene such as the family asking him in which Intifada Rafi fought (he did not lie, he just did not mention he fought for the other side:) ). I found that scene hilarious. I hope you can loosen up and enjoy!
I can particularly relate to this movie because as I am: (1) South American born. (2) Was raised Jewish and (3) Lived many years in Israel. In short I can relate to this hilarious comedy from many different personal angles. The movie is really funny even as it tangentially touches dramatic issues such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a dysfunctional family, an overzealous luggage search for Rafi which is clearly what many Muslims are experiencing at airports, religious matters, family dramas and much more. You have to be able to look at the world with a bit of salt and pepper to really enjoy a scene such as the family asking him in which Intifada Rafi fought (he did not lie, he just did not mention he fought for the other side:) ). I found that scene hilarious. I hope you can loosen up and enjoy!