Family Secrets (1998)
Family Secrets
Based on Yehudit Katzir's novel Schalffstunde, the film presents the unusual love story between a 15 year old girl and her 15 year old cousin who lives in the United States. The two met every summer in Tel Aviv and secretly discovered the pain of love, sexual attraction and the unavoidable power of forbidden desire. When their uncle intervenes and dies mysteriously, they remain separated until years later when they meet again and finally discover the truth about their past.
Director: Nitza Gonen
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: January 1, 1998
Cast
- Romi Aboulafia - Young Rivi
- Michael Hanegbi - Young Shauli
- Eli Cohen - Uncle Alfred
- Galia Soudry - Adult Rivi
- Adi Terer - Adult Shauli
Screenplay
- Shemi Zarhin
- yehudit katzir (Novel)
Language: English, Yiddish, עִבְרִית
Original Language: he
More Films by Director: Nitza Gonen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Family Secrets about?
- Based on Yehudit Katzir's novel Schalffstunde, the film presents the unusual love story between a 15 year old girl and her 15 year old cousin who lives in the United States. The two met every summer in Tel Aviv and secretly discovered the pain of love, sexual attraction and the unavoidable power of forbidden desire. When their uncle intervenes and dies mysteriously, they remain separated until years later when they meet again and finally discover the truth about their past.
- Who directed Family Secrets?
- Family Secrets was directed by Nitza Gonen.
- Who stars in Family Secrets?
- Family Secrets stars Romi Aboulafia, Michael Hanegbi, Eli Cohen, Galia Soudry, Adi Terer.
- How long is Family Secrets?
- Family Secrets has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).