Barely in Love

Barely in Love

2013 · 16 min · ★ 1.0 · Drama

When a new troupe leader joins the 'Bnai Akiva' boy scouts movement, Yotam's world trembles. He is forced to cope with his sexual orientation and the difficulties he faces with family and religion, and is torn between his love of religion that forbids homosexuality and his mother who tries to 'cure' him.

Directed by Nadav Mishali · Written by Nadav Mishali

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