Disobedience

Disobedience

Love is an act of defiance

16+ 2018 · 114 min · ★ 6.9 (1K) · Drama, Romance

New York photographer Ronit flies to London after learning about the death of her estranged father. Ronit is returning to the same Orthodox Jewish community that shunned her decades earlier for her childhood attraction to Esti, a female friend. Their fortuitous and happy reunion soon reignites their burning passion as the two women explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.

Directed by Sebastián Lelio · Written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz

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