Zion and His Brother

Jan 17, 2009

1h 24m

★ 5.4

Overview

Zion, 14, and his brother Meir, 17, are facing a crisis in their relationship after a terrible accident. They keep the secret to themselves and it haunts them until, finally, Zion re-examines his loyalty towards his older brother and decides that he is ready to take responsibility for his own life.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

MK2 Films

Norma Productions

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Cast

Zion

Reuven Badalov

Meir

Ofer Hayoun

Ilana

Ronit Elkabetz

Elie

Tzahi Grad

David

Meir Deseh

Michelle

Liya Leyn

George

Ziad Bakri

Salomon

Meir Samo

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