Love, family expectations, and religion mix in 19th century Jerusalem. Jacob and Rebecca marry; he's a rabbi, she's dutiful and loving. But she has no children. Months become years. Although Jacob is content, his mother reminds everyone she is waiting for a grandson. After 15 years, Rebecca determines that Jacob must take an additional wife, the young and beautiful Sultana. Rebecca fasts and prays, and in a state of near ecstasy, persuades everyone involved and then arranges an elaborate wedding. However, Sultana does not conceive, and Rebecca watches helplessly as Jacob's affection shifts to Sultana. She's near madness and the household is in turmoil. What can Rebecca do now?
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Moshé Mizrahi Director · Yehuda Burla Story Amnon Zlayet Cinematographer
Worldwide gross $9.2K · First release January 2, 1996 · Produced in Israel
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Israel
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Original title
נשים
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English
Spoken on screen
Hebrew
Release dates
Israel · January 2, 1996
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