Overview
In the city of Jaffa; a young girl plans to run away with her secret lover, when a tragedy forever changes the course of their lives. Jaffa is a mixed Arabic - Jewish seaside city near Tel Aviv, where Reuven Wolf (Moni Moshonov) has a garage for repairing cars. His wife Ossi (Ronit Elkabetz), a vain, self-centered woman, just makes everybody's life difficult. The couple's daughter, Mali Wolf (Dana Ivgy), has secretly fallen in love with her childhood friend, the young Toufik (newcomer Mahmud Shalaby), a hard-working youth who has come as a helping hand to his Israeli-Arab father Hassan, a long-time mechanic working for Reuven.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Jaffa?
Jaffa was directed by Keren Yedaya.
Where was Jaffa produced?
It was produced by companies including MEDIA Programme of the European Union, Bizibi, Transfax Film Productions, Rohfilm, Rabinovich Film Fund Cinema Project, Keshet Broadcasting, Canal+, ARTE France Cinéma in France, Germany, Israel.
Jaffa Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Jaffa wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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