Off White Lies
After years of living apart from her dad, Libby, an introverted yet sharp-witted teenager, is sent to live with him in Israel. Her arrival coincides with the outbreak of the second Lebanon war. Libby quickly discovers that her dad, Shaul, is an infantile eccentric, and that he is 'in-between apartments' (in other words, homeless). Shaul comes up with a creative plan to put a roof over their heads - they pose as refugees from the bombarded northern region of Israel, and are taken in by a well-off family in Jerusalem. Finally in a 'normal' household, Shaul and Libby begin to build their father-daughter relationship, but their false identities can't last forever, especially as Libby unleashes teenage fury at the lies permeating her life.
"Recommended" - Video Librarian
Cast
- Elya Inbar
- Gur Bentwich
DVD Features
Bonus short: Catherine the Great, directed by Anna Kuntsman
Sound: Stereo 2.0
Discs: 1
- "Charming...full of wit, [and] sex appeal! Vibrant with juicy young cinema."
- "A fast-paced, heart warming debut - a story that's as funny as it is moving."
Gallery
Awards & Recognition
Berlin Int'l Film Festival
Palm Springs Int'l Film Festival
Best Actor
Jerusalem Film Festival
Best Actor
Israeli Academy Awards
Best Supporting Actor
Israeli Academy Awards
Best Editing
Israeli Academy Awards
Best Screenplay
Israeli Academy Awards
Best Soundtrack
Israeli Academy Awards
Busan Int'l Film Festival