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Jaffa (2009)

Movie ★ 5.9 106 min

Drama

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.

Keren Yedaya Director Illa Ben Porat Writer Keren Yedaya Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 10, 2009
Runtime
106 min
IMDb
tt1406160
Language
,
Studio
, Bizibi, Transfax Film Productions,

Themes

Cast

Dana Ivgy Dana Ivgy Mali Wolf Moni Moshonov Moni Moshonov Reuven Wolf Ronit Elkabetz Ronit Elkabetz Osnat 'Ossi' Wolf Hussein Yassin Mahajne Hassan Roy Assaf Roy Assaf Meir Wolf Lili Ivgy Lili Ivgy Shiran Wolf Zenabh Mahrab Naima Suma Zenabh Evtesam Dalia Beger Aunt Suzi Mahmoud Shalaby Mahmoud Shalaby

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Frequently asked questions

What is Jaffa about?
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.
Who directed Jaffa?
Jaffa was directed by Keren Yedaya.
Who stars in Jaffa?
Jaffa stars Dana Ivgy, Moni Moshonov, Ronit Elkabetz, Hussein Yassin Mahajne.
When was Jaffa released?
Jaffa is a 2009 drama film.
Where can I watch Jaffa?
You can watch Jaffa with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.