Original subtitles

Here. Now stop buzzing.

You'll wake everyone up.

Anything else?

"My last...

"letter."

Go on, I'll catch up with you.

How did you know where to find me?

Your assistant.

You ride every night?

Except usually I don't stop.

It's important.

Yes, I read your report.

You really think there's a chance they're working for...

Fuck.

What are you basing this on?

They're lying, they're withholding details.

There are too many discrepancies.

And my gut feeling tells me...

I can't go to them with your gut feeling.

This is very sensitive.

We have to be sure.

You understand what I'm saying?

You understand what I'm saying.

Again?

It's fine, go back to sleep.

Good night.

Wait.

Come here.

Where were you?

Out.

Doing what?

It's 4:30 in the morning.

I was partying with my friends.

Celebrating your return.

And your mother doesn't mind that you're out so late?

No.

What are you doing up?

Can't sleep?

Go to bed.

By the way, that's not music.

What?

It's a DVD.

You coming?

It's just like video, only on a CD.

Take your shoes off the sofa.

Yes, Dad.

I'm gonna get you, I'll show you...

I'm gonna get you...

Just you wait and see...

Come here.

You thought only I'd get wet? Come here...

You look so happy.

This is so much fun, this is so much fun...

Written and Directed by Gideon Raff

Prisoners of War

"Letters from Mom"

Sit up straight.

What are your plans for today?

It's not for me.

I don't understand your father. Why won't he let me talk to Uri?

I'll try again.

That father of yours...

I bet he didn't tell him I called.

Assaf, go get ready for school, okay?

You're acting crazy in front of your son.

Why won't he answer? Explain that to me.

Because he doesn't want to talk to you.

Yaki, we don't even know if he knows.

He just disappeared. He didn't come back.

He didn't disappear. He's at my father's house.

And I'm sure someone told him about us.

Maybe someone at the facility or Nimrode.

Someone told him and he realized it's senseless to come back to you.

Don't be ridiculous.

Even if he does know, I want him to know I didn't mean to lie to him.

Do me a favor and eat your breakfast.

I'm not hungry.

Hang up that phone.

Now.

I... Don't you feel guilty?

I'll just go there and knock on the door

and if they don't open up, I'll kick the door in.

- Sure. - Yes, sure.

He doesn't want to talk you. Why is that so hard to understand?

I think your father poisoned his...

You're not his girlfriend anymore!

You're not his!

So stop making a fuss and take your son to school.

That's not the issue.

I just think I should go talk to him,

- make sure he's okay. - Nurit...

Uri, enough, okay?

I know what I'm doing.

My name is Yaki.

"Brothers at War"

You know you can talk to me about the nightmares.

I'm just having a bit of a hard time falling asleep.

The bed isn't that comfortable.

Nimrode, you yell,

you toss and turn.

It's nothing.

Just jet-lag from captivity.

I don't have any nightmares.

And it isn't hurting anyone, right?

"Nurit and Uri are getting married"

Uri?

Uri?

Uri?

A young man like you shouldn't sleep so much.

I don't know how.

Your mother would know how to help you.

I don't know.

- She... - She's dead.

What are you doing now?

Your mother...

She wrote you every year for your birthday,

when she couldn't hold it in anymore,

but they wouldn't deliver them to you.

But she still kept on writing.

Here, son...

This is yours.

"My dear Urinka.

"My child.

"My angel.

"Today you are 24 years old.

"It's been three years since you were taken away from me.

"But I am with you, wherever you are."

I need you to tell me where Mom is.

I want to visit her. I want to read her letters there.

This is a voice mailbox.

This is a voice mailbox.

This is a voice mailbox.

You drove past the school.

No, I didn't. I'm just...

I'll turn around here...

I'll drop you off here.

Assaf! Assaf!

I have to go. I'm already an hour late.

To the army?

To my army desk job, it's not exactly the same.

I also have to go.

Wait, I'll take you to the bus stop, I'm on my way too.

You're going as well?

I have to go to the studio.

There must be a real mess waiting for me there.

Studio?

My job.

Graphics, I'm a graphic designer.

Graphics?

She's even pretty good.

She's the one who designed those "Bring Them Back Home" billboard signs.

And the bookmarks.

That's why you're so good-looking on them and the other two are not.

Dana, really. Don't be ridiculous.

But yeah, I also did

some book covers, some CD covers...

some menus...

I had no idea.

I always assumed you continued going to med-school.

How?

Why don't you come with me?

It's just a few errands, it shouldn't take too long.

No, it's okay, I'll wait.

Hatzav...

I was thinking about going out a little later.

Want to have lunch together?

I can't, I'm in class all day.

And you?

Um...

What?

How will you get to Tel Aviv now?

I'll be back in a few hours and we'll go out to lunch together.

Are you sure you'll be okay here all alone?

I don't have a problem with alone.

I have a lot of practice.

"I don't know why this suddenly came to mind,

"but I was certain that one day I'll tell you this story

"and now I'm not so sure I'll be able to.

"When you were in the 3rd grade you came home one day, crying.

"I asked you if everything was okay.

"At first you didn't want to tell me why you were crying...

"You always felt a need to protect me,

"my brave child.

"But finally you told me that Eyal from your class was having a party

"and invited everyone but you.

"Do you remember that?

"I promised you that everything would work out

"and that it's probably a mistake,

"and sure enough that evening you were indeed invited.

"You asked me if I had anything to do with it

and I swore to you that I didn't.

"And you were so happy they invited you.

"My dear Uri.

"I'm sorry.

"I admit I called Eyal's mother.

"I told her that if they don't invite you

"I'd break her son's legs.

"I'm sorry I lied to you,

"But I too always wanted to protect you.

"And you went to the party and had a good time.

"You probably don't even remember it.

"I'm sorry I lied.

"I'm so sorry."

Mom...

Why is this night different

From all other nights?

From all other nights?

I want to sing too.

That on all other nights

Some eat sitting and others reclining

Some eat sitting and others reclining

On this night, on this night

We are all reclining

On this night, on this night,

we are all reclining

Why are there two empty seats?

One is for Elijah the Prophet

and the other is for Hatzav and Dana's father.

Now Dana will sing.

Why is this night different...

"Yesterday we went to the rally.

"Uri, there were 300,000 people there,

"every one of them holding your picture,

"speaking your name.

"It was so powerful. It filled me with strength, my son.

"You'll be coming home soon.

"We sent a clear message to the government,

"the people want you back.

"Everyone was there.

The Secretary of Defense, parliament members,

"the Secretary of State.

"Uri, I'm telling you, it'll happen soon.

"It's been five and a half years since you were taken away from me,

"but I feel that soon you will be home with us.

"I won't let you stay there for another year.

"I won't let that happen.

"It'll work this time.

"I feel it with every heartbeat.

"I am so excited.

"You'll come back to me, my brave son.

"Nine and a half years.

"Why am I writing?

"And for who?

"After all, you don't receive my letters

"and I'm not sure you ever will."

"Your army buddies don't come to visit anymore.

"The politicians won't see me anymore."

Experience? Nope.

BA?

Nope.

Degrees?

Nope.

Nope.

Nope...

May I?

I feel we started off on the wrong foot and I...

regret that.

I want you to know that I'm on your side.

You keep saying that. I know.

So as you can see, no tape recorder, no notepad.

I'm only here to talk.

Off the record.

Have you ever heard of Amos Levinberg?

He was a low rank intelligence officer who fell captive in the Yom Kippur War.

Never heard of him.

He was a genius. Had a phenomenal memory.

Whatever went into his head was never erased.

Too bad he was interested in things that were above his security clearance.

He just happened to be on Mt. Hermon when...

Why are you telling me all this?

The bastards, the Syrians,

they told him that Israel was destroyed in the war

and that they're building a museum in honor of the Israeli intelligence

and he started talking.

I'm sure you were told similar lies.

He told them everything.

From our biggest secrets

to the license plate numbers of his commanders.

Everything.

He filled notebooks with his knowledge.

Encyclopedias.

He alone caused more damage to the Israeli intelligence than anyone else.

What's this got to do with me?

To this day he's known as the singing officer...

Nimrode,

I know that in captivity things happen.

The captors...

look like they have all the power and whoever doesn't cooperate with them...

Sometimes agreements are made...

Enough.

Are you okay?

I don't understand what you...

We're just talking, you and me.

I want you to feel safe to tell me if they offered you anything.

You...

or Uri.

What are you talking about?

No one ever offered me anything.

Look,

I'm kind of busy, so if you don't mind...

Haim,

were you ever in captivity?

But you still have no problem judging this Levinberg guy, right?

They're coming. It's your turn.

Do you remember everything we discussed?

May Allah keep you safe.

He yells in his sleep, hits.

He puts his hands up in the air

as if to defend himself from beatings or...

Did you talk to him about it?

I tried.

But I think he needs to talk to someone... professional.

I don't know, maybe I do too.

Maybe.

He'll never listen if it came from me.

He's so stubborn.

Like a child. I don't know why.

No problem.

You're the best, Ilan.

"You're 30 today, Uri,

"and I can't help but feel guilty, my son.

"I promised you,

"just like every mother,

"when I breastfed you and looked into your curious eyes,

"I promised you in silence

"that I'd protect you your whole life.

"I promised you a good and safe life

"and I failed.

"I betrayed you.

"Are you mad at me, my son?

"If you are, it's okay. I deserve it.

"I need you to come home, Uri.

"Come home and tell me it's not my fault.

"I'm sorry to be burdening you with this,

but please come home.

"Please come home.

"Please come home.

"Please come home.

"Please come home..."

Excuse me?

Are you okay?

Can I do anything to help?

No, thank you, it's...

I'm...

No, no thanks.

It's okay to cry. We're in a cemetery.

My mother.

My grandfather's over there.

After this weird introduction, I'm...

I'm Iris.

Uri.

Do you want to grab a cup of coffee?

Zohar, what's going on?

Yes!

Thanks for helping me order, I...

Cappuccino, macchiato, double macchiato, it's...

- confusing. - Yes.

Back in the day...

a cappuccino was coffee with whipped cream.

Yeah. And a chocochino was cocoa with whipped cream, there wasn't...

all this.

"Back in the day"?

You don't get out much, huh?

No, I was just...

I was...

out of the country.

Oh.

Don't worry. I'm a little out of touch too.

I don't read the newspapers

or watch the news anymore.

It's more calming this way.

It used to make me so upset.

In Israel the less you know, the better.

Yes.

Are you from Jerusalem?

Me too. Beit Hakerem.

All my friends moved to Tel Aviv ages ago, but...

I love this city.

I can't stand the pace of life in Tel Aviv.

Yes.

What?

Nothing.

I...

like how slow you are.

Oh.

Yes...

I had fun.

Me too.

Are you sure you don't want me to drop you off anywhere?

I like walking.

All right.

So...

Do you think you might want to do this again sometime?

Take your time.

I don't think so.

My life is a little complicated right now

and you seem really nice,

I wouldn't want to drag you into my complications.

Okay then...

Bye.

Bye.

Uri.

Give me your hand.

Just in case you have second thoughts.

You don't have to.

Over here. Whoa...

C'mon...

C'mon, play...

Very good.

Over here.

Over here.

Whoa.

Let me have it...

The ball, the ball.

- C'mon, go, go. - Let me have it.

- Go for it. - Here, here...

Whoa...

C'mon, play.

Let me have it.

Enough.

It's doesn't have to be this way. You understand?

There's another way.

Eventually, we'll get what we want,

so this barbarity is a waste of time.

I'm on your side. I don't want you to suffer.

We can...

help each other.

What do you say?

You okay?

- Okay? - Yes, fine.

Fine. Let's play.

I'll wait for you inside.

Leave me alone!

- Enough, enough! - Get out of here!

Enough!

Hey... Everyone, calm down. Nothing happened here.

But I didn't do anything.

- He suddenly jumped on me. - Enough, everything is okay.

Nothing is okay.

I'm not okay.

I'm not okay. Nothing is okay.

Give me the camera. Now. Give it.

Nothing happened here, okay?

You're not talking to me?

Uri, please. Let me explain.

What's there to explain?

Uri, please.

I beg of you.

Thank you.

Why didn't you wait for me?

I...

You were the love of my life.

When you were kidnapped...

I broke down.

Completely.

And then I was so mad at you.

You were mad at me?

You deserted me. You promised that you'd...

I deserted you?!

This isn't coming out right, you don't understand what I'm saying.

Apparently not.

I couldn't.

You were my heart.

My everything.

My Urilulu.

Remember?

You gave it up pretty easily.

No.

Never.

I never really gave it up.

I don't think so.

I don't understand anything.

Do you love him?

Are you willing to leave him, to be with me?

Go home, Nurit.

You made your choice, too much time has passed.

Uri...

Leave.

Go home, there's nothing here for you.

The man you once loved is gone, he died

a long, long time ago.

"Bring Them Back Home"

Hey, aren't you...

"My last letter.

"This is the last letter I'm writing you.

"I don't have much time left.

"The doctors and your father smile

"and say that everything will be fine

"but I know the end is near.

I'm still trying to wait a bit longer.

"Maybe in an hour someone will call with the news about you.

"Maybe tomorrow.

"Maybe in a few minutes.

"Yaki came to visit me today.

"To say goodbye.

"He tried to encourage me

"and said that I might see you soon,

"in heaven.

"He meant well, but I was mad at him.

"I'm always mad at him.

"But I don't know what to think anymore.

"Maybe he's right.

"Maybe I've been writing to an angel all these years.

"Maybe it's better this way?

"I was a bad mother to you both.

"I know that.

"You, I couldn't protect

"and him, I never forgave

"for falling in love with your woman.

"But I love you both with all my heart.

But Uri darling,

"in case I'm not here

"when you get back, don't be too mad at them.

"She was so miserable at first

"and spent every minute here with us.

"I hope you'll be able to forgive them.

"See, "I'm acting like a mother and telling you to forgive them

"and to understand that it wasn't easy for them either.

You have nothing to worry about, Talya. It takes time.

My friend is a psychologist, she said it's perfectly normal.

The reporter is okay.

He won't sue us or anything?

No. He said he forgot all about it.

But what can I do to help him, Ilan?

Hello?

Hello?

Who is this?

Who is this?

Dad?

Hi, Hatzav.

I'm sorry about today.

I lied to you.

I could have had lunch.

I don't know why I said I couldn't.

"Life goes on.

"Even a miserable life like ours.

"And they needed to live their life

"and so should you, my darling.

"You need to move on.

"Find love.

"You've lost so much time.

"Don't lose more by hating.

"My son, you're 36 years old.

"Soon you'll be longer there than you were here.

"And maybe, who knows, I'll see you soon in heaven.

"Do you remember what I look like?

"I love you forever, my baby.

"Your mother,

"who waited anxiously for you

"but can wait no longer.

"I bid you farewell."

Hello, Iris?

Speaking.

It's Uri...

The slow one.

I'm sorry I called you that.

No...

It's okay. Am I interrupting something?

No.

No. I'm at work, but... it's okay.

I just called to tell you that I had a good time today.

Me too.

I'm sorry I said I don't want to meet again, it's just...

I'd actually love to.

Me too.

Good, so we'll talk.

Yes, we will.

Well?

I'm in.