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To Take A Wife

A Story of Tradition, Love and Fear
Jun 1, 2004 · 1h 37m
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Drama
Romance

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The story takes place in Haifa, Israel, in 1979, during three days before the Shabbat. A young woman trying to raise three children, work from home, and observe the strict Moroccan traditions of her family finds herself at constant odds with her husband and her brothers, who want her to stay married and leave behind the notions of being loved and free.

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CAST

Ronit Elkabetz
Viviane
Simon Abkarian
Eliyahoo
Gilbert Melki
Albert
Sulika Kadosh
Mémé
Dalia Beger
Dona
Kobi Regev
Eviatar
Omer Moshkovitz
Gabrielle
Yam Eitan
Lior
Directed by Ronit Elkabetz

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Status
Released
Original language
HE
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Zanagar Films
Country
IL

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