Synopsis
An embittered elderly Shomer, a religious watchman responsible for guarding the souls of the dead before their burial, comes face to face with his long lost first love Leah when her dead body is wheeled into the morgue one fateful night. Time melts as he relives their days and nights spent hiding in a barn in Lithuania, fighting for survival as World War Two rages around them. Brought together in these extreme circumstances, what starts as mistrust develops into love, marriage and ultimately murder. In the end, the Shomer is able to find peace after a lifetime of regret by fulfilling a promise he made to the young Leah on their last night.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 25th, 2013 (Limited) by Main Street |
| MPAA Rating: | R for some sexuality/nudity. (Rating bulletin 2288, 9/4/2013) |
| Running Time: | 85 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Non-Chronological, World War II, Jewish, Religious, Romance |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Scythia Films, Serendipity Prods, Tremendous, Darius Films |
| Production Countries: | Canada |
| Languages: | Yiddish |