To Take A Wife

Name: To Take A Wife
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2004-06-01
Rating: 3.24
Cast: Ronit Elkabetz, Simon Abkarian, Gilbert Melki, Valérie Zarrouk

A Story of Tradition, Love and Fear

Summary

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.

Details

Release Date: June 1, 2004

Runtime: 97 minutes

Genres: Drama, Romance

Original Language: HE

Rating: ⭐ 5.6/10 (12 votes)

Gett Collection

To Take A Wife
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.
The Seven Days
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