Scratch That

Scratch That

SOMETIMES YOU JUST CAN'T STOP SCRATCHING

All ages 2023 · 19 min · Comedy, Drama

Since his boyfriend left him, Yotam hasn’t slept alone. He developed an obsession for dating apps and spends his nights in the arms of strangers. One day, he discovers he’s been infected with an insufferable skin disease and realizes he’s got no choice but to stop his way of living for a while. His journey into the midst of his first night alone will find him and his obsession in very dark and itchy places.

Directed by Yaniv Lavi · Written by Yaniv Lavi

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Noam David Boukobza Yotam
Alma Keni Hagar
Alon Lior Michael
Doron Rechlis Doctor Buttinsky
Nitay Oliver Juran Roni
Simon Gnagy Grindr Stranger 1
Guy Dolev Grindr Stranger 2
Ben Muchnik Grindr Stranger 3
Daniel Avivi Grindr Stranger 4

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