The Other Story

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The Other Story

Released Jun 28, 2019

1h 52m

Drama

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Anat is a rebellious young woman who wants to flee the chaos of secular hedonism for the disciplined comforts of faith. Sari is a young woman who wants to leave behind her oppressive religious upbringing for sexual and spiritual freedom. When Anat and Sari cross paths in Jerusalem, it soon changes both of their lives in startling and unexpected ways.

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G. Allen Johnson

San Francisco Chronicle

In lesser hands "The Other Story" might have felt overloaded and uneven. But Nesher moves through the material with a clear and quiet confidence, aided by a uniformly excellent cast.

Aug 21, 2019

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Nell Minow

RogerEbert.com

Nesher skillfully balances a lot of characters and storylines, each illustrating a different kind of Israeli and a different connection to Jewish life, culture, and practice, but he never lets any of them become symbolic rather than real.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jun 28, 2019

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Kenneth Turan

Los Angeles Times

More popular melodrama than the usual exercise in high art, it whipsaws us with so many unexpected passions and surprising events that holding on to your seat is strongly recommended.

Jun 27, 2019

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David Lamble

Bay Area Reporter

Israeli filmmaker Avi Nesher's The Other Story is a multilayered, soap-opera-style drama that explores just how interesting Israel's "Wild East" neighborhood can be.

May 27, 2020

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Andrew Parker

The Gate

The Other Story has a great core idea that's executed with such brazen and over the top emotional manipulation that one almost wants to press assault charges against it.

Rated: 4.5/10

Jul 24, 2019

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Harvey S. Karten

Shockya.com

Yet another rigorous story of a woman's rebellion against her father and her entire religious upbringing.

Rated: B+

Jun 23, 2019

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Tom H

The Other Story's arc is familiar and unpredictable at the same time, because people are flawed and family relationships are complicated. When you think the story's going left and it turns right, it is paced well to let you catch your breath. The script knows when to be quiet because people aren't sure what to say next. The Israeli religious community setting is not essential; these big little dramas can, and do, happen anywhere. I liked it more than I thought I would.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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This has all the ingredients of a good film, including a cast of disparate characters, all of whom I couldn't help but like even though some of them didn't like each other much. It's also a memorable film, one that you will think back on a lot after watching it. Highly recommended.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Susan T

I liked the characters and the the conflict beween secular and relgious Jews in Israel.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/23/19

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Ariel

Its was an amazing film

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/18/19

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Racheli R

Love to see people and family interaction, reaction and behavior. This movie make you think hours and days after... I highly recommend it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/18/19

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Synopsis

Anat is a rebellious young woman who wants to flee the chaos of secular hedonism for the disciplined comforts of faith. Sari is a young woman who wants to leave behind her oppressive religious upbringing for sexual and spiritual freedom. When Anat and Sari cross paths in Jerusalem, it soon changes both of their lives in startling and unexpected ways.

Director: Avi Nesher
Producer: David M. Milch, Avi Nesher, David Silber, Moshe Edery
Screenwriter: Avi Nesher, Noam Shpancer
Distributor: Strand Releasing
Production Co: Metro Communications, MiLa Media
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Hebrew
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 28, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 24, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $135.0K
Runtime: 1h 52m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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