This episode carries 4 amazing storylines and execute them all above any expectation. Everything is heartfelt, conflicted and strong. Emotions are stirred at every corner.
1) Shulem and Nukhem difficult fraternal relations have ups and down. Nukhem & Nechama's happiness is palpable as they prepare for their small wedding. The value of providence, money, love, family, friendship, fame, generosity and humility are all explored with the dilemma of what to do with an unclaimed winning lottery ticket. Will financial concerns, greed, lust or justice corrupt this precarious harmony and happiness?
2) Akiva thanks Racheli for saving his daughter in front of the authorities from his past mistake, but their sham marriage that could be more is now in final jeopardy. Before the divorce, Akiva asks to paint his wife but cannot get his deceased previous wife, Libbi, out of his mind. He visits the art gallery to see the paintings of Libbi, but will have to visit her grave before the episode or the relationship ends. Racheli's reactions are real and supernatural at the same time, Akiva's acting is stellar as he struggles to love and let go. He will need personal deep dive and introspection, as well as a metaphor from his wise dad who tells him Racheli is HIS lottery ticket and he shouldn't let a once in a lifetime opportunity slip away from lack of sincere will beyond simply trying.
3) Yosa'le pure love for Shira Levi makes him confront his fiancé Shira Levinzon and his parents Giti and Lipa. All the scenes are high drama and romance with a Romeo & Juliet / Tristan and Iseult, forbidden and almost adulterous love. He confronts his father even though he is the only one trying to understand and help and Giti and Lipa's own tumultuous love and past is put into question. Yosa'le and the Shiras scenes are bittersweet and very human.
4) Unorthodox (2020) newest Netflix series' star Shira Haas plays a series of masterful monologues as Ruchami prepares tapes for her unborn baby, knowing full well she may not live through her risky pregnancy. Poignant moments and realization of life, death and parenthood.
Writing, directing and acting is exceptional with two masterpieces scenes of Akiva trying to paint Racheli and Akiva getting a loving sermon from his father. Imagination and reality mix with fire, fiction, facts and beautiful storytelling, Wow! Todah rabah.
1) Shulem and Nukhem difficult fraternal relations have ups and down. Nukhem & Nechama's happiness is palpable as they prepare for their small wedding. The value of providence, money, love, family, friendship, fame, generosity and humility are all explored with the dilemma of what to do with an unclaimed winning lottery ticket. Will financial concerns, greed, lust or justice corrupt this precarious harmony and happiness?
2) Akiva thanks Racheli for saving his daughter in front of the authorities from his past mistake, but their sham marriage that could be more is now in final jeopardy. Before the divorce, Akiva asks to paint his wife but cannot get his deceased previous wife, Libbi, out of his mind. He visits the art gallery to see the paintings of Libbi, but will have to visit her grave before the episode or the relationship ends. Racheli's reactions are real and supernatural at the same time, Akiva's acting is stellar as he struggles to love and let go. He will need personal deep dive and introspection, as well as a metaphor from his wise dad who tells him Racheli is HIS lottery ticket and he shouldn't let a once in a lifetime opportunity slip away from lack of sincere will beyond simply trying.
3) Yosa'le pure love for Shira Levi makes him confront his fiancé Shira Levinzon and his parents Giti and Lipa. All the scenes are high drama and romance with a Romeo & Juliet / Tristan and Iseult, forbidden and almost adulterous love. He confronts his father even though he is the only one trying to understand and help and Giti and Lipa's own tumultuous love and past is put into question. Yosa'le and the Shiras scenes are bittersweet and very human.
4) Unorthodox (2020) newest Netflix series' star Shira Haas plays a series of masterful monologues as Ruchami prepares tapes for her unborn baby, knowing full well she may not live through her risky pregnancy. Poignant moments and realization of life, death and parenthood.
Writing, directing and acting is exceptional with two masterpieces scenes of Akiva trying to paint Racheli and Akiva getting a loving sermon from his father. Imagination and reality mix with fire, fiction, facts and beautiful storytelling, Wow! Todah rabah.