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Frankfurt, Germany

What now?

We wait.

It's a done deal.

They're coming home.

Just like we thought.

Only two are alive.

Written and Directed by Gideon Raff

Prisoners Of War

Don't worry, Daddy.

I won't be home late.

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Get the phone.

Assaf!

I'm practicing.

Yaki, get the phone.

I'm in the bathroom.

You're in there all day...

Where's the cordless phone?

Where's the cordless phone...

Hello?

Nurit? -Yes.

It's Ilan Feldman.

Hi, Ilan, how are you?

I'm fine. Am I interrupting?

No, I'm just cooking.

I have something important to tell you.

What is it?

Tzvika Harel from the Prime Minister's office called me with some news.

The negotiations are over. They reached a deal.

Yes?

Uri's alive.

He's coming home.

What's wrong?

It's green, that's what's wrong.

Who cares? As long as we're getting married.

It's annoying.

I miss you so much.

Come back already, you fool.

Tuesday.

Come back sooner or I'll find someone else.

Who'll take you? You're ugly and stupid.

I'll find someone.

Promise you'll wait for me.

Promise we'll be together forever.

I promise.

I promise.

Nurit.

He's coming back.

Who? Who was on the phone?

What have we done, Yaki...

Oh my god, what have I done...

What are you talking about? Who's coming back?

Your brother.

You didn't mention online how pretty you are.

You didn't mention online that you have bad breath.

I'm kidding.

But you're legal, right?

No cop's gonna show up, saying that you're 12?

Do you want to do this or not?

I do, I do.

Big-time.

Come on...

Relax, my mom probably found out I'm not home.

Yeah?

Talya?

Yeah?

Talya, it's Ilan. Sorry to be calling so late.

No problem, Ilan, how can I help you?

I have good news.

Very good news.

Are you sitting down?

Mom?

Mom.

What's wrong?

What do you want?

Come to the living room, quick.

Did you smoke?

Where have you been? You smell like an ashtray.

Shut up and come with me!

When, Ilan?

You're sure he's coming home?

Yes.

And he's okay?

Are they all okay?

What?

Oh my god...

Who?

You're going straight to bed tonight, no barking.

Fuck.

Everything okay?

Ilan, you scared me.

Hi, Yaeli, how are you?

My damn neighbors keep calling animal control

because the dogs won't stop barking.

I have inspectors citing me every week.

I don't know what to do...

You're here in the middle of the night.

The negotiations are over.

We reached a deal.

I don't believe it.

Don't... -I don't believe it.

I don't believe it! -No, Yael...

Look, I'm hugging you... -Yael, wait...

Finally, oh my god... -Yael, wait.

I had a feeling when I woke up this morning that...

You don't understand, stop it!

I have to tell you something. I need you to listen to me.

May I come in?

No, no...

No...

No...

No...

The dogs never barked when Ami was here.

Never.

They felt safe with him.

Do you want to maybe call someone?

I don't feel up to it.

I don't have anyone to call.

I promised my parents I'd take care of this place

because Ami loved it so much.

Now they're dead and he's...

And I'm stuck with 40 dogs.

Where is he now?

I don't know.

Tomorrow his body will arrive at the airport with Nimrode and Uri.

There will be some kind of ceremony, you don't have to come.

Why wouldn't I come?

It's just...

I'm assuming people will be happy at the reception and...

Someone needs to receive him too.

Shouldn't you be going home? It's late.

I can stay a bit longer.

If it's okay with you.

I told you...

I told you this day would come.

I told you all.

Hey, Nimrode.

Hello, Nimrode.

Welcome home.

Really?

Thank you.

You too.

Don't pick up, it's...

Reporters again.

I told you not to pick up.

Tell them I'm not home.

She says she's not home.

You coming?

It's not nice if he comes in and we're not there.

I'm coming, I'm coming. Are you guys ready?

You look nice, Mom.

What's that you're wearing?

Shorts.

Wear your jeans, fast.

I just cleaned up, how did you mess it all up?

You're such bad kids.

Will you help me?

What do you want me to do?

Go get some flowers from outside.

Roses.

Come on...

Do what I tell you.

Ilan?

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We'll be at your house in 10-15 minutes.

Keys.

Yes.

Come on, Dad, not today...

He hung up on me.

Again?

There you are.

I was afraid we missed you.

We need to talk.

Now? -What's wrong?

There's something we need to discuss.

Is the deal still on? We're on our way to the airport.

It's important that we talk now.

It's a terrible idea, I'm not doing it.

Nurit, you have no choice.

Yes, I do.

I won't hurt him like that.

Haim is a psychiatrist in the military service.

I don't care,

I'm not doing it, it's insane!

Is there anything sane in this whole situation?

Just remind yourself you're doing it for him.

What'll happen at night?

What if he wants to...

That's what you're worried about? He's not going to want anything.

How do you know?

I know him!

You knew him.

Once.

17 years ago.

We don't know anything about him except that he's been through hell.

We know from POWs who've been through less than him

that the only thing that keeps them alive is hope.

Hope of coming home to the people they love.

He's been gone for 17 years.

I know how long he's been gone!

that's why we don't know how...

this whole situation might affect him.

We can't take any chances.

There's no other way.

How exactly is this going to work?

The whole country knows. My father...

It's only for a few days,

until we figure out what's the best way to tell him.

Then we're clear?

Abandoned airport Damascus, Syria

They're coming, it's your turn.

Do you remember everything we talked about?

May Allah keep you safe.

Ben Gurion Airport

The plane that is carrying the POWs

is approaching Ben Gurion Airport.

We still don't know exactly who is on board,

perhaps the Red Cross representatives and the German mediator,

and perhaps also, regrettably, the body of Amiel Ben Horin.

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Mom, are you watching?

The POWs are coming home.

Unreal, huh?

Al Arabiya sources are reporting that two of the POWs

were examined at the airport in Damascus

by a Red Cross physician.

They were found to be in good health.

A few minutes ago, Yael Ben Horin arrived at the airport...

Most of the family members are already at the airport.

They were brought in through a side entrance, far away from us reporters.

You can feel the tension here in the air

so we can only imagine what the families are going through.

Can I get you anything?

Dad?

To hell with him...

I can't take this.

Why are we the only ones here?

Are you sure we're in the right place?

It's good to see you.

You too.

Yoskeh, how are you?

Fine. -Yes?

Have you heard about Amiel?

Yes, Ilan told me.

Let's go sit over there.

You look nice.

Nice going, Mom.

You managed to be a bitch to her even on a day like today.

In a few minutes we'll be entering Israel's airspace.

You have one night with your families.

Tomorrow morning you'll be picked up

and taken to Zikron.

To the facility.

Facility?

A rehabilitation center.

Of sorts.

He's so cute.

What's his name?

He doesn't have one.

Dana, how do I look?

Like Buddy Hackett.

Who are all these people?

Military, politicians, families...

Look at them, ignoring each other.

Morons.

Ilan, I don't know what I'll feel when I see him.

I'm afraid he'll hate me.

Tell me everything will be fine.

Take off your wedding ring.

Look at all those buildings! We're in America.

We're almost home.

The Prime Minister's convoy is just arriving

at the airport.

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Can you imagine if they crashed?

Dana, what's wrong with you?

After 17 years, they finally get released and then... boom!

Nurit, ignore her, she's a monster.

Would you guys lighten up?

Just be quiet.

For once in your life, just be quiet.

Excuse me.

They landed.

Good morning, everyone.

I'll read a short statement afterwhich I will not take any questions.

A few minutes ago a Red Cross airplane

carrying the Israeli POWs landed.

The Prime Minster is on her way to greet them

and then they will be united with their families

in a designated room.

I ask that you kindly

respect their privacy in the following hours and days.

Welcome home.

Thank you.

Why are you standing there like a nitwit?

Come here!

Come here!

Dad...

Let me look at you.

Let us have a look too.

Hey, bro.

I missed you.

You put on a little weight, huh?

A little.

I'm kidding.

Hi, Dad.

How was your trip?

You're all here.

Where's Mom?

This is Hatzav.

Your son.

Nice to meet you.

What...?

When?

Four years ago.

She waited as long as she could.

But she's here with us now.

I can feel it.

Nice going.

What do you want from me? I don't know him.

Lali, you're here.

Yes.

They're waiting for us.

It's time. They're bringing out the coffin.

Come.

Well?

It's weird.

Very.

Will you be okay?

We'll see each other tomorrow, right?

Nurit told me that that was the sister of...

I know.

Everything's okay, right? We're home.

Just remember what we said and everything will be okay.

Is everything ready for tomorrow?

At the facility.

Let me drive. -What?

What do you mean?

I missed driving so much.

It's against the...

It's not a good idea.

How come?

Your license has expired.

Well then let's not get pulled over.

Come on.

Wait a minute, I want to see you, my son.

Why aren't you coming with us?

Want me to come with you?

Be with Nurit, I'll see you tomorrow.

Come on, Dad.

Traffic's bad, I don't want to get stuck for hours.

I'm saying goodbye to you now, my son,

after not seeing you for 17 years,

otherwise your brother

will have to sit in traffic all the way to Jerusalem.

Wait...

Where do you... we live?

Are you still in Jerusalem?

Yeah.

Uri, I...

I can't believe you're sitting here next to me.

I never thought...

I did.

I always knew I'd see you again.

Would you like to listen to the radio?

How's driving?

I'm loving every second of it.

Great.

Freedom.

What? -What?

I thought you said something.

No.

So, were you raped over there?

Dana, what's wrong with you?

What kind of question is that?

What's your problem? What do you want me to ask?

It's fine.

It's all right, Talya. Don't fight.

I'm sure you're very curious, and I'll tell you everything

when the time is right, okay?

I don't want any secrets in the family.

We've lost enough time.

You too, Stav, if there's anything you want to know

don't be afraid to ask, okay?

Hatzav.

My name is Hatzav.

Hatzav.

Wow, who are all these people?

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Do you want to help me take down the sign?

Excuse me?

Do you mind doing that again?

It's a great picture for tomorrow's paper. The cover, I'm sure.

Yeah, sure. Why not?

Great. Thanks.

Welcome home, man.

Thank you.

It's weird, huh?

Him being here suddenly.

I wonder how long he'll stay.

What are you talking about?

How long do you think it'll take him to figure out

we're completely screwed up?

Well, that's...

Do you want to take a shower?

Wait, I'll turn on the light for you.

Where's the...

I forgot where the switch is...

Oh yeah, it's over there.

Idiot.

There's soap, shampoo, clean towels...

Um...

Shall I make us some coffee?

You still take it with four spoons of sugar?

I don't know.

I'll go make it.

Do you have everything you need?

Please. A gift from us to you.

It's been four years.

Shave. Enjoy.

I found some old clothes in the closet, you can...

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

What did those monsters do to you?

Hello and good evening. They are home,

it is no longer rumors,

after 17 years in captivity,

Nimrode Klein and Uri Zach

are here in Israel.

This is a special report.

Our correspondent Roy Rahav reports

that the Prime Minister spoke with both of them

a few minutes ago

but before we go to the Prime Minister's residence

let's visit our correspondent

outside Nimrode Klein's home. Roy...

Yes, Lilach.

Nimrode Klein and Uri Zach are in Israel.

It remains unclear what price Israel paid for their release

but it's clear that here in Kochav Yair

the celebrations have just begun.

Back to you.

Thank you, Roy.

We'll continue this special report on the return of the POWs.

A short break and we'll be right back.

Why did he invite all these people?

I don't know, but Mom's not too happy about it.

I'm bored.

With all these old geezers around, you're sure to find someone to do.

I had no idea you had so many friends.

Me neither. I thought he was calling a few friends from his old platoon,

then all these guys showed up.

I have nothing more to serve.

Does he seem okay to you?

How should we know? We don't know him.

I'll go say hello.

You go see if anyone needs anything.

You need anything? -No.

Me neither.

Rabin, in '95?

I knew about that. They told us.

Did they tell you about Ninette shaving her head?

Who?

Ninette, man.

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What are you all talking about?

Just filling him in

on everything he missed in the past 17 years.

And Israel still hasn't made it to the World Cup.

Take it easy. It's too much to take in on his first night back.

Are you okay? Do you want to go rest?

Aren't you overdoing it?

Stop it, okay?

Enough.

Is it good?

I'm sorry that I...

I...

I...

It's okay.

You don't have to tell me anything.

I know you've been through horrible things

and I want you to know that I won't ask you anything.

But...

I'll be here if you want to tell me.

When you're ready.

I'm not the same.

I'm sorry.

You have the same eyes.

Last time you looked at me with those eyes

I was 21.

Now I'm almost 40.

I'm not exactly the same either.

You're even prettier than you were back then.

Uri, there's something I need to tell you.

It can wait.

Do you have... -Do you want...

You first.

Do you have Nimrode's number?

Yeah.

Yeah, I...

I think I do.

I was in Washington for five years, then I got my PhD.

Our wedding was amazing. Talya was there, ask her.

Business administration, then high-tech, like everyone...

Heidi is the oldest, then Eitan, Orit, and little Uri is seven...

Quiet... -I opened a clinic...

What's with you? He turned religious long ago.

Smoking killed him, but he was fit and watched his diet...

Shut up...

I opened a clinic...

Talya was there, ask her... -Business administration, then...

Shut up. Shut up.

Then Eitan, Orit, and little Uri...

Shut up.

Shut up already.

I asked everyone to stay away today,

so we could spend some time together, just you and me.

Ilan was here yesterday and bought all this food.

I could make us something to eat.

Sandwiches or a fruit salad.

I'm not hungry.

This is nice.

Have you noticed the dogs aren't barking since you came back?

Amazing, huh?

They feel safe.

Which reminds me that I need to take them out for a walk.

Come with me?

Yeah, sure.

Sorry about the party.

It was dumb, I should've never listened to you.

You're wrong.

I need to get back on track.

As soon as possible.

Everyone's way ahead of me.

I can't waste any time.

Everyone has careers and...

lives.

You can't do everything on the first day.

Why does this feel like our first time?

Remember?

Behind your parents' house in the greenhouse?

Wow.

I wanted you so badly.

You were the most beautiful thing I'd ever seen.

And you were my best friend's boyfriend.

Tsila!

Tsila...

I forgot about her.

Years after you were taken from me, I'd still think about her

and how glad she must be that this happened to us.

She must think we had it coming.

Are you sure?

I have a 17-year gap to fill, I need to start somewhere.

What's wrong?

I missed you so much.

I missed you so much.

I didn't think I'd ever see you or feel you again.

Don't stop.

It's okay.

It's normal...

You can't...

I want to sleep.

No, I can't do it.

It's awful.

I feel like... a criminal.

Like a murderer.

I'm not exaggerating.

I have to tell him, I just have to.

Are you crazy? I won't last for a few days.

I have to tell him.

But...

But Yaki, it's still a lie.

I...

I don't know what to tell you.

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Was that Mom on the phone?

It's late.

Go to sleep.

Come on.

Promise me we'll be together forever.