4 km from Gaza, kibbutz Nir-Am is located on the border between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. In spite of Israeli missiles and helicopters soaring above their heads, and Palestinian rockets falling in their yard, Julia, a Russian immigrant, and her 5 years old daughter, choose not to give up. If it weren't for the daily sirens and rockets, their lives would be like those of most singleparent families. Living under the constant threat, Julia struggles to maintain a dialogue with their Palestinian neighbours and lead a normal life. An abnormally normal life and a profoundly appealing film with an unexpected happy end.

Director/filmmaker: Alon Alsheich & Eran Yehezkel
Producer/production company: Alon Alsheich & Eran
Yehezkel/J.M.T. Films
Country of production: Israel
Country/location of film: Israel/Palestine
Year: 2008
Length: 52 minutes


NAFA 2010 - The 30th Nordic Anthropological Film Association International Film Festival | 28. August - 1. September 2010 | Moesgård Museum - Århus - Danmark
* Being screened Monday 30 August at around 21.45