Original subtitles

This is a restricted area No filming here

Show me an order, please

It's enough that I say so

- No, it isn't

I said stop filming!

Hey, watch it

Hands off, please

Sir, sir!

A bus

Make them stop, then come to the bus

Stay alert. You're pissing me off

Whatever

Come on, everybody off

Quickly, we don't have all day

Everybody get in two lines

All the men pull your shirts up slowly

You can't film here. - Really? Says who?

It's not up to me you heard the officer

I'm sorry

you can't just censor us like this

Whatever. I don't care

Next

Good

Next

I said slowly, so I can see

Next

You with the belly

show me what you have there

I don't understand. what does he want?

Let him see your belly

Don't you understand?

Do as he says

Good

- Fuck them. - Stay calm, Jihad

Now take out your ID's

and move on

Help us, please!

Her water broke

she needs help. Please

Call an ambulance!

Tell her I'm a medic, I can help

He's like a doctor

Don't be scared

Send an ambulance

There's a woman in labor here

She can't breathe!

Relax

- Where's the ambulance?

The ambulance is coming

Don't be afraid

Reassure her. - I did

Ask her where it hurts

Where does it hurt?

The pain is terrible!

What is he doing?

Where is the doctor?

Stop it, you're scaring her

How long for the ambulance?

The doctor's here

What's going on? - She's in labor

Hello, I'm the doctor

Don't worry, I'll take care of you

The baby's coming legs first

Push, push, help me!

Push. Push!

- Help me. Harder. Harder

One more push and he's out

- One more, one more

He's out!

Something is wrong

Where is my son?

She wants the baby. - Give him CPR

Pulse? - No

OK, starting CPR

I'm sorry

He has no pulse

There is nothing we can do

You killed that baby!

You killed him!

Have you no shame?

Enough of that, Jihad

- Stay out of it

Don't you even care?

Everybody back in line

Nothing happened here

Back in line

Get your IDs ready

come on

"The Third Ear"

Excuse me?

Excuse me?

Do you have the new Britney compilation?

Who's that?

It's called "My Prerogative"

And the DVD too

What's a "Prerogative"?

It's her new video. She's got blond hair

Don't know it

How about the new Roll ing Stones set?

Open your ears a bit

Yeah, right

Let's get out of here

Bad time there?

Yes?

I like the atmosphere here

No uniforms, chilled-out waiters

I think I'll fit in perfect

I've been here a few times

Sometimes it takes half an hour to get a table, but it's worth it

The sweet potato pancakes and the rice pilaf!

I know the owners are girls

so all the waiters are boys...

But that's so over

Why pass on a girl like me?

I ran a bar in Netanya, but I don't mind starting from the bottom

In two months I'll be running the place

But I run the place

- We'll run it together. No problem

Or I can open a branch

at the Azrieli Mall

I was there yesterday. They don't have one

We're not a franchise. There's only this branch

So think big! Golan is here now!

The last one wasn't bad

That small-town boy?

You can't be serious. He's so not our type

Maybe it's time to change our type

Don't all our waiters

look like brothers?

That's a thought

Yali, if you like him, then date him

But don't lecture us, OK?

What's up? - Our soldier's back

It's him? - Yeah

I need a few minutes. - Take your time. I'm here

So, what's new here?

What about your new guy? - What about him?

No progress

I haven't even seen him yet

Why should it progress? Has the world progressed?

It actually has. - No, it hasn't

All guys want the morning after is to run

They don't want any baggage

or commitment

The only way to avoid that is to take it slow

So when the male instinct whispers

"Run, she's clinging!"

He'll remember those walks on the beach

and the movies we saw

and maybe he'll reconsider and stick around

How long have you been holding out?

- Three weeks

Isn't three weeks taking it a bit too slow?

I don't know why Sharon has this effect on you

Miss "Israeli Carrie Bradshaw"

But if you want to keep him

it's time to give it up

Really?

And the guys on your reserve duty?

Nothing to tell

- No one?

No sexy suicide bombers?

Don't start

I won't go back, I swear

Hi, Sharon... Busy?

An editorial meeting?

Nothing special

Why don't you come over tonight?

Yes, my place

You've been wanting to, right?

Maybe we could rent a DVD

No, I don't really feel like going out

Why?

Oh, my roommates?

Going to Sinai

They're going to Sinai

Israeli Pop Idol

I can't believe you're watching that crap

Don't exaggerate

We're not really going

Call my mother tell her you like the food

She brought it just for you

You look great!

Time to go!

- In a second. - You can't stay

Just to see Mr Editor

Noam is dying to

No

I found your ID

I thought you might need it

I didn't notice, thank you

Come in

My roommates

Yali, Lulu. This is...

I'm Ashraf

Ashraf was with me on duty

I mean, that's where we met

What's up?

Is this a bad time?

We're just the roommates

I'm Yali. This is Noam

And that's Ashraf

Ashraf?

Nice to meet you all

Weren't you in a hurry, boys?

You might miss your bus

Yali, we're going for cash first

Meet us by the Eilat platform

I'll just be a second...

I forgot my snorkel

Tel Aviv, Ashraf

Ashraf, Tel Aviv

The sea is over there but you can't see it

The European idiots who built the city in the s

didn't know much about the Mediterranean

They put its back to the sea

Streets run parallel to the sea and block the breeze

Then the tall hotels blocked everything

That's why there's no air

Are you sweating?

I'm sweating

I'm really sweating

Maybe Yali packed those towels he stole from the gym

So that's how Jews kiss

Don't you like it?

Sure I do

But I thought we could...

Take it farther?

Yeah, take it farther

Golan?

Great shirt

Yes, I know

So many fags

- Problem?

I hate them

I'm gay. I'm not a girl

We're all free

They like being feminine

Are you joking?

Who wants to be a biter?

A biter?

Pillow biter...

Never heard that?

So you're a fudge packer?

Just joking

Don't be so touchy

So naive

What are these?

I designed them

They're nice

- Just T-shirts for my friends

But I'm actually serious about fashion design

I'm thinking of studying in New York next year

New York is the best

- So I've heard

Maybe I'll go to Paris

Albert Elbaz started in NY, got famous

and then moved to Paris to become the designer for Lanvin

But he's some kind of genius, isn't he?

And you think I'm not?

Of course you are

I'm sure you can make it

There are so many talented people in Tel Aviv

All you need is to get out into the world

and make a name for yourself

What's wrong?

Nothing

So why do you look scared?

What are you afraid of?

- You, kind of

You're scared of me?

Never mind, forget it

Forget it?

forget it

So, that's how Arabs do it

Don't you like it?

Sure I do

I just thought maybe we could take it farther

It was awful

Us? Didn't you...

Not us

That woman at the checkpoint

Lots of stories like that

Jihad, the guy near me at the checkpoint...

He's engaged to my sister

His father had a heart attack

His ambulance was stopped at checkpoint

They searched it

They held it for an hour

He died at the hospital entrance. If they hadn't stopped him...

You know why they have checkpoints? They weren't always there

Don't start your propaganda

Forget politics

You thought I said we were awful?

- Maybe

We were explosive!

Explosive?

Don't you know that word?

I know it. When you explode something, like a bomb

It can mean cool, too

Explosive, explosion, explode

Good sex is explosive

Explosive

No Sharon for breakfast?

- He went spinning before work

Morning spinning. What a catch!

Delicious!

People forget how sexy a simple sliced tomato can taste

My battery's out

Can I use your phone?

Sure

Thanks

Is he staying?

Where can he go?

He has no permit

If he's caught, they'll arrest him and send him back

Are we going to keep him in the closet?

Stop it

Being gay isn't easy over there

I don't want to stay

I won't marry Jihad's cousin

Why are they pushing me?

Take it easy

Where are you now?

In Jerusalem, at a friend's house

They'll kill me if they find out

What? Who will kill you?

Are you mad?

Who is she anyway?

Do I know her?

She's a Christian... and a divorcee

Does she have kids? - Kids? No, no

So how are you doing?

I miss you

- I miss you too

Don't worry

we'll see each other soon

I took my last exam today

I'm leaving Jordan in a few days

Are you sure about him?

He's become so extreme

He could cause trouble for us

Listen, he's the man I love

Jihad is a sensible guy

He promised to stop soon

After the wedding, we'll be far from all that, here in Jordan

What are you doing?

I'm reminding you

"The roommates agree to uphold

a strict guest policy

"A hook-up lasting more than one week...

"Hoping there wouldn't be such a case...

"This would require the approval of all roommates

"Maximum stay is two weeks

" nights, then he must go."

Yali, all we ever do is talk

How many times did we promise my mom

we'd go to Checkpoint-Watch?

This is a chance to do something important

Is this a political affair?

Stop it!

We can help someone

OK! I won't be accused of killing the Israeli left

I surrender!

Good

What do you think awaits a gay suicide bomber in heaven?

Seventy virgin twinks or seventy muscle hunks?

Think he can choose?

Golan, I'm really sorry

Orna owes this guy a favor

I know what I said yesterday

I'm really sorry

Someone leaves every month

You're next on the list

No, I just said hi

to the security guard

"Orna & Ella"

Another date? Let's talk later

Do you have the Pop Idol CD?

Of course. How could we not?

There, on the right

See what hours on Sheinkin St can do?

You're a new man!

Probably got some last night...

Does it show?

- Good for you, man

Can I help you?

- Not right now, thanks

Hey, what's up?

Still in the editorial meeting?

OK, later. No problem

This color is so Arabic

Smells Arabic too

Excuse me, what's in this soap?

Don't you like it?

Sorry, I don't

Our policy is only great-smell ing soaps

Customers aren't allowed to criticize our soaps

I don't like your tone

That soap smells better than you do

How dare you!

Who do you think you are?

I apologize She didn't mean that

Let's get out of here

I need some fresh air. - Take your time, chill

Hey sweetie!

Hi

Chiki's in the house

wipe off the sour face

I have to get out of there

I'm wasting time

That job isn't forever

Never mind

The bastard is screening my calls! - What?

Nothing, forget it

Look at the cool stickers we made

Can I stick one here? - No, crazy!

Outside, or they'll think I did it

"Rave Against the Occupation"

Cool, it's better with the sleeves rolled up

Are you sure?

Do these colors work?

He has to dress right

to work at the caf?

Orna and Ella don't know the truth

He needs a belt

He also needs a new name and a whole new biography

Wow, this belt looks great

Don't move

I always had fantasies about George Michael

I had fantasies about the entire wall

You liked George Michael?

Who did you fantasize about at?

River Phoenix, Morrissey

Chris Lowe from the Pet Shop Boys...

There were a lot

Him and that sad little indie world of those suffering singers!

Jerk! You love what I play

And the minute you leave he puts on "Take That"

Jason Orange!

Jason Orange

the sweet hard-ons of high school

Jason, the sweet dancer

I was so in love with him

When they broke up I wanted to go to London and find him

Wait a minute who did you like in "Take That"?

Robbie, of course

And you?

You're such an awful snob!

Actually we're missing a picture of Michel Foucault

to replace Stephen from Boyzone. - Shut up

What's wrong? A little culture

some tradition...

We're all one people that way, at least

I can't wear that

That's much better

My clothes work best on him

But there's not much to choose from

Ashraf, follow me

My dear, I sense your mood is not fabulous

but I can make it better

Allow me to interest you in my new script

It's a fascinating story. - I'd be delighted

I know you are writing the part just for me

No other actress in town could play such a role

Waiter!

One second

Stick close to me

and repeat everything I say

Good evening

No, no...

That's exactly what we don't do

Be casual

Thank you very much, you're sweet. What's your name?

Oh, what should we call him?

He needs a Hebrew name

I worked for an Israeli contractor

He gave us all Hebrew names

He called me Shimi

Shimi, like Shimon, right?

Or short for Samson

"Let my soul die with the Philistines"

History's first suicide bomber

Stop it

Why not?

I am Shimi

Want some Kebab, Hummus, Tehina?

How come you don't have an accent?

No problem, if you want

I bring it right back

I take your picture?

We no habe work, no habe money we just want the beace, really

I didn't mean that, you know

It's OK. It's really unusual

When I was young I worked at my

uncle's souvenir shop in Jerusalem

We had Jewish customers

so I learned

I thought it might be useful

My uncle used to joke "this one talks like a Jew, that's no good"

You must try our famous sweet potato pancakes

Here are the shirts

Alright people, let's sit down

We have a lot to discuss

Be careful with the chairs

I promised we'd leave this place in good shape

The slave labor arrives at 5 AM to clean up anyway

Don't start arguing

Yes, let's save the arguments for another time

Ladies and Gentlemen The Plan

We leave Tel Aviv

in a convoy of cars

We'll drive up toward Tel-Baruch Beach

And make our way to the rave location!

Question

What about the pol ice? - I don't think we'll have any trouble

The police only look for raves in the desert

They came last time they could come again

If they show up this time we must fight back

Fight back!

Hold on

Now my idea for the poster

"Rave Against the Occupation"

I want everybody naked

wearing only fig leaves

I used the colors of the Palestinian

and Israeli flags

Maybe we can do without those colors

to draw a bigger crowd

We could always use the flags of Denmark and Sweden

They're pretty and they don't piss anybody off

Don't be so cynical

All I'm saying is

the poster doesn't need the old politics

It can be more subtle we're young and against war

Where? In New Zealand?

Maybe we should invite some Palestinians

We never have any

We haven't succeeded

Anyone know any young Palestinians

who can come to our meetings?

Yeah, right. This is bullshit!

How could they come?

They can't get permits!

You're all so disconnected!

You're living in denial

Go to the checkpoints!

Ever been to the West Bank?

And you?

I just spent a month on reserve duty at a checkpoint

You didn't refuse?

Hey, we're here for the poster

Talk politics later

Bye, Lulu

Want one?

There are lots left

The shirts are great

You're really talented

Thanks

So where are you going now?

For a drink with the boys

OK, so I'll see you

Cool place, right?

Golan's coming

Don't mention Shimi works at the cafe

He'll kill me

What's this?

It's a new production of "Bent." - "Bent?"

Yeah, it's a famous play

A love story about two men in a concentration camp

It's with Lior Ashkenazi

Yummy! We've got to go!

Do you like theater?

I do. But I've never seen a play in Hebrew

What's up, bro?

Meet my friends, Lulu, Noam

I told you about them

And this is Shimi, Noam's friend

Is your friend Palestinian?

Your shorts look a bit Palestinian

Sorry about Golan

He got out of the army two years ago

but he still has the mentality of a Golani trooper

And proud of it! Golan a Golani trooper forever!

Maybe his trooper friends should know what he does at night

Sister, my friends know exactly what I do

I came out like a man and they took it like men

These are my brothers, sweetheart

We busted our asses together fought terrorists in the Hebron Casbah

Believe me...

In the trenches, any minute some dog might shoot you from behind...

You learn it doesn't matter

As long as he's protecting you who cares if he's straight or gay?

I need a drink

Anyone coming along?

No, we'll stay

We hate Arabs too

Did I say something wrong?

Your friends don't like army talk?

What can I get you?

I'm leaving. - What happened?

"14-Year-Old Boy Killed in Jenin by Occupation Forces"

What are you doing?

Just reading news from home

What's going on there? - The usual stuff

Come on, pound me!

Pound me?

Pound me!

Problem?

I don't know... - Consummate sound better?

Sexual intercourse?

Then just nail me from behind!

You're so drunk

It's not from the wine!

Not in the hallway, bro

Who's that woman?

My mother

Where does she live?

She doesn't. She's dead

I'm sorry. - It's OK

We used to live in Jerusalem

Fuck me! Fuck me!

I want to be your whore

Yes! Yes, Mama! Yes!

Fuck me

Yes, Mama! Yes!

Fuck me, Mama, fuck me!

Mama...

Fuck me. - I want to be your whore

Perverts

Mama! Mama!

I'll ask his army friends to pound you

Bring them on, I'm getting hot

Please

Good morning Sheinkin Street!

We would like to invite you to the best party in town

A rave against the occupation

A rave for peace

You are all welcome to come to the rave on October

We don't need the territories we need to dance!

Rave against the occupation!

A party for peace!

We all want peace, right?

We all want the same thing

Dance! Dance! Dance!

A rave for peace, let's all show up

Let's dance instead of shoot!

Let's all show up

Don't you ever learn?

Don't you ever change?

The new generation wants peace. - What do you know?

Ever had an 8-year-old's leg fall on your face after a bombing?

Make them stop pushing me

They're hitting me

They're crazy

Animals!

I could punch them!

Morons

Are you OK? - Better now

I'm on the verge of losing it

What are you talking about?

- I'm sick of everything

"Time Out Tel Aviv"

Come on

Lulu?! What's up with her?

Lulu

Where's Sharon? - End of the hall, to the right

Is he expecting you? - He should be

Hey, how are you?

Fuck you

That's how I am

What kind of talk is that?

Fuck you, loser

Who do you think you are?

Take it easy

Shut up. You think you're " Cent" and I'm your bitch?

Why did you chase me for a month?

Just to get laid, run off and avoid my calls?

What kind of behavior is that?

I came here to tell you about a porn site

It's for the world's smallest dicks

They'll pay a fortune for yours

Let's go

They call it the "bubble" because nothing here is real

Look around. These people have no connection to reality

Kibbutz life is a bubble, too

West Bank settlements are bubbles

Who can say anymore what's real and what's a bubble?

Maybe...

You're new here? - Yes

So this is for you. - Thank you

What's your name? - Shimi

Shimi. A pretty name for a pretty boy

Everything cool? - Look at the tip I got

She pulls that trick on every new waiter

Once she finds out you're gay she'll go back to being cheap

Someone's here for you

Hello. - Hey

You're new here?

That lady just pulled that on me

At least she left me a nice tip

Tips are nice

But I've got something better

Tonight, after the photo shoot for Lulu's poster

I'm taking you to the theater

Listen, do you...

What?

Miss it?

What?

You know

Yes. - We don't have to

What?

Miss it. We're here together

We don't have to miss it

We can't look at each other

We can't touch

We can feel... - Feel what?

Each other. Without looking

Without touching

I can feel you right now. Next to me

Can you feel me?

Maybe

Don't worry

He won't hear us. Feel me

No. - I'm touching you

It's burning. - I'm kissing you

Burning - Kissing your lips

Hot. - Kissing your eyes

Yes. - Inside your mouth

Yes. - Neck

Yes. - Down

Yes. - Down

Yes. - Do you feel my mouth?

Do you feel my cock? - Yes

Do you know what I am doing? - Yes

Can you taste what I am doing? - Yes

Together. - Together

Do you feel me? - I want you inside me

Feel. - I have you inside me

Inside. - Strong

I'm going to... - Strong

Do you feel... I'm going to... - Strong

Strong. - Yes

Strong. - Yes

Oh, my God! Oh...

Did you?

Yes

You? - Yes

You're a good lay. - So are you

Max? - What?

We did it

How about that

Fucking guards, fucking camp, we did it

We were real

We made love

They're not going to kill us

I like that thing they did running a finger over their eyebrow

instead of saying "I love you."

Luckily we don't need that

Maybe in Tel Aviv you don't

Where are you from in Jerusalem? - French Hill

Really?

You know I used to live in Issawiya

Really?

How come you never told me?

I was very young when we left

I don't remember much

Maybe we were neighbors. - Yeah, something like that

My father was born there all his family is from Jerusalem

So you have an Israeli ID? - I used to

We used to live at my grandparents' house

When my younger sister was born it got crowded

So my father started building us a new house

He borrowed money opened his savings account

Built the house himself with family and friends

It was coming along great

My sister and I used to run around deciding who would get which room

And then we got a demolition warrant

And what happened? - What happened?...

One day a tractor came and tore it all down

My mom stood outside screaming but nothing helped

Within an hour, it was gone

What did you do? - I was just a kid, what could I do?

I threw rocks at the tractor

But my father stopped me

That evening he told us we were moving to a place that was our own

We left. Returned our IDs and moved to Nablus

My mother argued with him

She said Israeli IDs would be good to have

But my father refused

He couldn't take it

You scared me

Why are you sitting in the dark?

I didn't think there was anything to see

So, how was the play?

Interesting, lots of food for thought

You should go

Yeah, as I said pretty clearly at the Breakfast Club

I really want to see it

Oh... - Never mind, it's no big deal

Yali, I'm so sorry

I totally forgot

Forget it. Focus on yourself

You do that so well

What's that mean?

It means what it means. - Do you want to talk about it?

I don't have anything to say. - OK

I just think that something isn't right

It's not right that I'm happy? - Of course you're happy...

If he's not straight or in a relationship, or a tourist

at least let him be...

Never mind, let's change the subject

Come on, say it

How should I put it?

We've always tried to keep away from politics

We don't go to checkpoints with Lulu's mom

We try to just live and...

Don't you get it?

Sorry to rain on your parade, but...

He's really sweet and I watch over him at the caf but...

Somehow it doesn't feel real

So what do you suggest?

I don't know, Noam

Just more food for thought

I'll talk to him about the nudity it'll be fine

Don't you trust me?

Leave it to me

OK, he's here. Bye

What's up? - How are you?

There you go. - For me, a double espresso, thanks

I'll have a Corona

No problem

So, what is this about?

Alright. As I told you it's our Spring Special

Every celebrity we choose gets a two-page spread

and recommends the hottest things of the hour

And you get the cover. - Who's in it?

Artists. Celebs

People of the hour

You, with your new play, "Bent."

Camilla, the winner from "Big Brother"

Mali Levi, with her new jeans campaign, you know

What concept did you have in mind? - It'll be a huge production

You, in the center, naked

Around you, fifteen naked girls...

Did you even see the play? - Of course I did. Quality stuff

But hey. The play is one thing and the Spring Special is another

Face it. The Holocaust is not sexy

And my cover has to be sexy

Yeah, I guess the Holocaust isn't that sexy

There you go. - Thanks

How are you? - Excuse me?

Don't you remember me? - Remind me

You remember we met at Lulu's apartment

And then at Time Out

You must remember that

Maybe you're confusing me with someone else

Don't be scared

I wanted to talk to you about doing a story

"Tel Aviv through the eyes of a Palestinian."

Excuse me a moment

Yali, I'm sorry, I have to...

Where did he go?

I hope I didn't scare him

What did you say to him?

Just that I want to do a story about him

A story about him?

You got any more Palestinians working here?

We could do a group piece. - What?

They're all legal, right? - What do you mean?

He's gone

OK...

Maybe we'll talk about it some other time

Why didn't you tell us, silly?

♪ Open the window, ♪

♪ My darl ing one ♪

♪ Let the wind blow in ♪

♪ Mix the outside with the inside... ♪

My God, it stinks in here

You need air

Your crotch smell is all over town

The neighbors are asking if there's a corpse in here

Look, sweetie, hop into the shower

Take a walk, then go back to bed

Diet-wise, it's great. Like a double Yom Kippur

Cleans the blood wonderfully

I'll give you some onion pills to totally clean your system

It's your mom

Yes, mom

I turned mine off for a sec

No, Ashraf isn't here

He went back to Nablus, why?

No answer

I keep sending him messages

I don't know what to do

What do we do about him?

Tell me...

Do you think I can pass for a TV reporter going to the territories?

Someone like Christiane Amanpour?

Have you gone crazy too?

I have an idea

I have a great idea

"Rave against the occupation"

Shaul

Shaul

I wanted to bring you one

but I thought it would be cooler if you saw them already up

They look good. - Good? They looks great

Thanks to you

You're the best

Thanks

Listen, I would love to stay and help, but I have to run

Anything happen?

Actually, a lot's happened

I'll tell you some other time

Promise? - Promise

Sharon? The trouble girl is on her way to your office

It's OK, she's here

I'll take care of it

What do you want?

Don't make me call the pol ice

Chill, you have a chance to help me and get a cease-fire

Help you with what? - I need press cards

Press cards? - Yes, temporary cards

Like the ones you got us for the rock gig

You can cut out these pictures

We need to get through checkpoints

We're going to Nablus. - Nablus?

Yes. To do a story

About what?

About how Palestinian men act the morning after

Don't start that again

Yali did a great job with the car

I'm tell ing you, he could be an art director in movies

He said to put this up in front. - He put a lot of work into this

But he balled out on the trip

It's impossible to get him out of Tel-Aviv

We should switch to English

We can't use Hebrew there

Sounds bad

They'll know immediately you're Israeli

Do a French accent

No one will know

You're crazy, I can't talk like that

There's the checkpoint

I hope no one recognizes me

Next in line. Move on

Put down the suitcase

Open the suitcase

Take it out

Give it to me

Sorry

What's that?

It's Henna, for the wedding

Give it to me. Let me see

You sure it's Henna?

Henna

Check if it's Henna

- It is. - You can pack

Close the door

What are you doing here?

You want them to kill me?

I was worried about you

I'm sorry, I wanted to call back

You don't know what it's like here

I'm sorry

You're really crazy

Jihad!

Wait. You can't tell anyone

I never thought you were one of those

Promise me you won't tell!

I won't ruin the most beautiful week of your sister's life

Did you invite them?

No. They'll leave. - Now!

Make them leave! - Promise me

Till the wedding

After that, only Allah knows

My cousin Samira

will be at the wedding

You must marry her

If you do maybe I won't say anything

Why do this? - It's that way

I missed you

Welcome

Are you OK?

Are you sure? I was so scared

Let me speak to him

Don't you see he's a wreck?

You must come to the rave

Know where it is?

He misses you terribly

She's right. I really do

Why didn't you invite Golan?

He doesn't fit in. - Why not?

But I'll find someone

Plenty to choose from

What a relief

And you, Mr. Depression? - What about me?

Have some MDMA

What for?

For fun, dummy

You did it! - What do you mean?

Fashionably late Comrade Ashraf

What an entrance

You're getting bitchy!

I'm only kidding

Aren't jokes allowed anymore?

I'm so happy you came. - I didn't think I would make it

The checkpoints took hours then getting into Israel

hitchhiking through the mountains And then...

you don't need the details

I'm really happy you're here

Hey, what are you doing here?

Is this a private party?

Got a strict door policy?

No, I'm glad you came but...

Because it's a rave?

I'm into causes, too

I'm totally left-wing, bro

See you

I saved us some

I thought you might come

I'm so happy you came

Open wide

Say ah!

You're such a sucker

That's the first trick in Golan's book

I dance with someone else...

You get jealous and come crawling

What do you want?

Stop being so heavy

Dance with me, man!

Did it kick in?

What?

Yeah, I guess it did

Go get her...

She's not waiting for me

You know, I love you. - Really?

Really

And I want us to make love

And then get married and have lots of children

Are you rolling on X?

No, it's real

It's not because I'm high

I really feel it

OK

I'll decide later if I join you or let you do it alone

Remember the playground between French Hill and Issawiya?

Yeah, the Jews' playground

We never went there

At first, all the kids played there until we were about 6 years old

Maybe we even played there together

I don't think so I would have spotted you

I'm joking

My father was our neighborhood committee president

There were complaints about Arab kids scaring the other kids

So he got an order preventing the Issawiya kids from playing there

My mother had a terrible fight with him

She invited all the mothers and kids from Issawiya

to come to a reconciliation party at the playground

My father laughed at her "attempt at World Peace."

He said no one would come

And on the day of the party no one did

Not even the Israeli mothers

Later we found out they were scared off

We sat there drinking juice and eating cake

She pushed me high on the swings

Back home, my father and brother were watching soccer on TV

Later, in the bath, I noticed my Mom had tears in her eyes

She was trying to wipe them away

so I pretended I didn't see them

I know it sounds crazy

but I think that was the day the illness began in her body

Somehow, I'm sure of that

I just love the city on Saturday mornings

Tel Aviv has such beautiful moments

Yeah, like now when everything is quiet and calm

I really love Tel Aviv

It's a shame it's surrounded by such crap

If we could only make all the politics disappear

Why didn't you invite Shaul? - What For?

We saw you two

It seemed so nice and romantic

And what about Golan?

Don't change the subject we're talking about Shaul

He was high on X. - High on you!

What's the matter? He's sexy. - He was wasted

"I swear it's not because I'm roll ing

"I'm in love with you, you're beautiful and I really wanna fuck you

"Is anal an option?"

Can you really play? - Sure

I wanted to be a rock star

Really?

In high school we even had a band, "The Sirens."

We used to cover classics

Do you know Tim Buckley?

No

During the army I quit music and never really came back to it

And now it's too late

It's not too late. We're still young

You can do anything you want

At my age? - "At my age?"

Very funny

Come on, sing something

I want to hear you sing

Come on. - Really?

Yeah?

This is a song my mother loved

she always wanted me to play it for her

You don't have to

I want to

Wait a second

What was her name? - Whose name?

Your mother's

Sarah

Her name was Sarah

♪ I wanted to say ♪

♪ "my love" in Arabic, ♪

♪ but you never taught me how. ♪

♪ Anyway, I'm off to work. ♪

♪ Have a nice trip back. ♪

♪ And say "Mazal Tov" to your sister. ♪

♪ Maybe you shouldn't say it's from me. ♪

♪

♪ Very soon. ♪

How did you sleep? - Like a rock. You?

Me too

Excuse me, is this lemon or lemongrass?

I can't really tell from here but it says on the label

What's up?

Remember what I told you last night?

I was totally wasted

I don't remember much

I said I wanted us to get married, have kids

You said I was just high

Don't you remember?

Sort of

Well, it's true

I want us to be together

What? Right now?

From this very second?

Yes

OK. But do we really have to get married?

I'm not up for the whole religious thing. No way

You're the boss

It's OK. Your not bothering me I'm just smell ing soap

Stop, not here

I'm going to "Erez" for bread

I'll come back later

Go on, it's very sweet

Alright

Come on

Put down the bags

Come on. Come on

Open the bags so the soldier can see what's in there

Come on, let's see

Have your IDs ready

Excuse me, soldier

these people are guests coming

to my sister's wedding

Maybe you could please... - What are they to you?

They're guests for my sister's wedding

Where are you from?

Nablus

Hello, Ashraf

Welcome

Sorry for the delay

Don't worry, they'll let you through in a minute

You'll be on time

God willing

What does he want?

I don't know

Ashraf Sirtawi from Nablus

Stay out of this

Get in line with the others. - Hey, I was just explaining...

You understand Hebrew, right?

Get in line before I have you detained

They're my sister's guests...

Stand aside! Am I clear?

How are you, gorgeous?

Thank God you're here!

What's up?

Jihad hasn't arrived yet

Stop worrying

He'll be here soon

Jihad's mother was here

and she started talking about naming our baby after Jihad's father

What baby?

I have so much to do before that

I need to find work finish my studies

make sure we have everything... Then we'll see

Forget it, it's just talk

You just think about the wedding

You think so? - Yes

What's happening with you?

You've become fashionable. - Don't like it?

- It's very nice

Where are the clothes from?

From her?

Who is she? I don't care if she's divorced, tell me!

Remember the news team that was here when you arrived?

That beautiful French girl?

You're my sister eventually you'll have to know

Don't make it sound like a Jordanian soap opera!

Is that French girl Jewish?

Not an Israeli! - No, it's not her...

The guy that was with her

Noam, from Tel Aviv

What about him?

He's very nice, really

I don't understand. What about him?

No, you do understand

I love him and...

I don't understand and neither do you!

You're just confused

Where did you get these ideas?

First she's French then a Christian divorcee

and now it's a guy?

Where does this nonsense come from?

It's those American movies you watch

Why are you like this? - Me?

Why are you like this?

Have you gone mad?

This conversation is over

I have to do my makeup

We'll talk later

Please, if you love me

you must understand me

No, you understand me!

That's enough. We'll talk after the wedding

Surprising choice...

think it will work?

I get goose bumps when I sing it...

Who was that? - Golan. I'm not in the mood

Why are you so mean to him?

He was so sweet at the rave I saw everything

I'm not into him. - Does he know?

No. - So tell him

He'll figure it out. - Why be an asshole?

Can't you tell him?

He won't cut his wrists

Men are such stupid animals

Please, no Judith Butler now

It's the semi-finals!

No lectures. - I can't understand why men

after all the revolutions are still so emotionally crippled

And you gays are the worst

Call him now

Meet him, and tell him

Now!

OK

Hey, sweetie

Just getting ready for the oMop Idol emi-finals

Never mind

You feel like having coffee?

No, not at "Orna and Ella"

let's go to Caf Bialik

Eight o'clock?

OK. Bye

Congratulations

What's happening? - Everything's according to plan

Go up to Samira. She's waiting

Go to her

Hello. - Hi

How are you? - Good. And you?

The truth? So so

Uptight about your sister's wedding? - Yes, a little

What are you doing these days?

I'm studying here, in college

You know how it is here the level isn't too high

I want to study architecture abroad. - Really?

I want to go to London I've got relatives there

London. Not bad

They've got great music

They have it all

Maybe you should come too

You'll be better off there

Things will never get better here

And you'll escape Jihad and his stupid friends

I want to go dance a little

I'll be back later. - OK

Dropped him off in Tel Aviv?

I can't hear

You're breaking up

Dropped him off in Tel Aviv?

Great

Great. May Allah bless you

I'll wait to hear it on the radio

Goodbye

A bomb!

- Are you sure?

And not far away

I'll see what happened

Lulu, did you hear?

It was really big

The whole house shook

I thought something would break

Something broke?

No, nothing, I think.

Where's Yali?

He went out for coffee

a date with Golan

Hold on, I have a call

Noam, that was Golan

He was late

The bomb was at Caf Bialik./What?

You're here!

I mean alive. You're alive

We were worried sick

We thought the worst

You are OK, right?

- Yes, our sweet Yali is fine

Don't get emotional on me

I don't need drama queens

I've been declared

"moderately wounded"

It doesn't even hurt

I just can't feel my legs

They say it's the injections

You'll be fine, I'm sure

We're Yali's roommates

I'm Lulu, this is Noam

Good thing you got here fast

We were waiting

We panicked

When we called the hospital

the line was busy

I was scared to come directly here

My mother called a doctor friend

That's how we knew

Hey

I'm so sorry

I realized I forgot my wallet

I had to go back. That's why I was late

Just a little late

I got there a few seconds after the explosion

I brought you purple flowers your favorite color

Is that him?

Answer him

He must be worried

It's alright. I'll talk to him later

Answer already

Noam, where are you? Answer me

That bomb was near your house

Is everybody OK?

You, not answering

worries me

I have to talk to you

I told my sister

I "came out", as you guys say

Call me as soon as you hear this

No matter what time

My phone is on

Bye, "Hubi"

That's "My Love" in Arabic

Nice of you to fix it

like the cafe

Don't talk, eat

Tell me...

- Not with your mouth full

Seriously. How come you and I never got together?

What?

You heard me

What didn't you understand?

Isn't it obvious?

- No

The moment I met you I knew

you'd be the best guy I'd ever know

I decided not to ruin it

with a one night stand

or a short affair

You and me, it's forever

Soul mates till we die

Well, I guess

I won't be dying this time

But good answer

very good answer

You always knew how to say

the right thing at the right time

Good morning. - Good morning

A wonderful morning. - A wonderful morning to the newlyweds

Thank you. - I hope you are happy

I am

You looked gorgeous last night like a bride on TV

Thanks

I was so nervous yesterday I didn't pay attention to anyone

I couldn't even sleep

A bride doesn't sleep on her wedding night!

You'll have time for sleep later...

Stop! Stop or I'll shoot!

Hold your fire!

Come on, let's get 'em!

Rana

Rana

Rana

Don't be scared, my love

Don't be scared

Rana, talk to me!

I was going to bring it to you in bed

You make coffee as well? Nice

Don't you want coffee?

Never mind, I'm a bit screwed up

When someone's nice to me I think something must be wrong

Hi, Mom, what's up?

What happened?

There'll be orphans in every house!

In every street!

Are you sure?

OK Mom, I'll call you later

Noam!

Violent rioting has struck Nablus.

The entire city has been put under curfew.

Disturbances began at the funeral of Rana Sirtawi,

daughter to one of the city's respected families.

She was accidentally killed during military activity.

Official sources say it was during pursuit of terrorists

associated with the bombing at Caf Bial ik last night...

I can't believe it

Sirtawi was accidentally caught in the line of fire and hurt.

Hamas officials say they will avenge the killing of Sirtawi,

Ashraf, answer me

Call me, please call me

I'm sorry I couldn't answer before

Yali was hurt in the bombing

I was at the hospital

I wanted to call you sooner

Now I just saw on TV...

I hope...

Call me

May you know no more sorrow

Allah will revenge her

We'll kill a hundred a thousand of them

They have to be taught a lesson

So they'll go away from here

May you know no more sorrow

Till they all leave

All the Jews

Father...

Do you want something to drink?

Something to eat?

My friend, hear me well...

Your daughter is a martyr

We will avenge her death

Good thing she didn't see this before she died

I won't threaten you

Don't be scared. Samira is beautiful and she loves you

Get married and make your father happy with a grandchild

It's time for me to go

A bit more. - Is this good?

A little more

That's it

Can you see Rana? - Yes

Begin

Are you sure you want to carry out this mission yourself?

Yes. Begin

I, the living martyr Jihad Nasser El-Din

son of Izz a-Din al-Qassam...

What are you doing here?

I came to take your place

What do you think he'd like today?

Tomato soup

Two portions, one for Lulu...

And panacotta. That's his favorite

Some coffee while you wait?

A double, thanks

How is he? - Alright

But he doesn't know he won't walk again

We're afraid. The doctors say we can wait to tell him

That's tough

Ashraf?

What happened?

I had this weird sensation

Like an electric shock

Something's wrong

Everything's fine, silly

Panacotta is on the way

You'll eat to your heart's content

Sources at the site say a bigger

tragedy was avoided

when the suicide bomber

suddenly turned around

and blew himself up

in the middle of the empty street.

Hubi, my love...

Let's fly away

Maybe beyond the smoke

and the fighting

there's a better place

Maybe there really is a paradise where we can just love each other

I don't know...

I wonder if we ever really had a chance?

If, even for a moment, we had a chance....

Maybe if we had, then...

Lulu and Yali will probably give the papers a photo of the two of us

Maybe the one from the rave where we look all high and happy

Maybe people will see how beautiful we look

and understand how stupid these wars are

No, they probably never will