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To Take A Wife

A Story of Tradition, Love and Fear

Not Rated Drama Romance

Starring: Ronit Elkabetz, Simon Abkarian, Gilbert Melki, Sulika Kadosh, Dalia Beger

Writer: Ronit Elkabetz, Shlomi Elkabetz

Release Date:
June 1, 2004
Ratings:
5.7 / 10
Director:
Ronit Elkabetz & Shlomi Elkabetz
Companies:
Zanagar Films

Overview

The story takes place in Haifa, Israel, in 1979, during three days before the Shabbat. A young woman trying to raise three children, work from home, and observe the strict Moroccan traditions of her family finds herself at constant odds with her husband and her brothers, who want her to stay married and leave behind the notions of being loved and free.