Where Are You From ? - Israeli Shorts E

Ofek, a “closet case” who worked in cart sales in Vegas, was forced to return to his hometown Hatzor Haglilit to run the family business, following the death of his father. Three months later, his ex-boyfriend suddenly arrives at the restaurant, in a Saturday customers peak hour, for a conversation about their relationship, surrounded by Ofek’s family.

Numb to life, Francisco pursues his awakened feelings, embarking on an abstract journey into his heart, mind, and soul. Surrealist scenes and story beats will drive a nonlinear narrative, engaging the audience on a subconscious and emotional level. Francisco’s conflict with society’s suppressive constructs are depicted through his relationship with religion and his sense of responsibility to his wife and family. These subconscious pressures and expectations weigh heavily on our character, creating an atmosphere of guilt and shame. Francisco confronts himself revealing a tragic truth, in which we often kill the parts of ourselves that challenge the beliefs we are taught to feel.

Caleb is a successful and unhappy executive. When Star, a vibrant aspiring rockstar, comes crashing into his car, she turns his comfortably numb existence upside down with a new outlook on life.

Alon, a teenager from a small town, accompanies his mother to see a modern dance show in the big city. Deeply fascinated by the lead dancer, he sneaks away from his mother, and the two set off on a voyage into the dark unknown night.

Tom is a teenager who lives with his single mom in a small southern Kibbutz, and deals with his (and other’s) sexuality.

Yoni is a gay Israeli who lives in London and works for “EL AL”. Yoni realises that the only way to live his London fantasy is to find local housemates. Random encounters keep reminding Yoni where he’s from.