For My Father (2008)

  
Format:  For My Father DVD 
 
 
In this powerful drama, would-be Palestinian suicide bomber Tarek travels to Tel Aviv to cause havoc. When his explosive vest fails to detonate, he awaits the device's repair while falling for a beautiful stranger and learning more about the locals that he has arrived in the area to kill. Suddenly discovering the value of life, Tarek must choose whether or not he should carry out his deadly mission. Shredi Jabarin, Hili Yalon, Shlomo Vishinsky star in this Israeli drama. 96 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: Hebrew and Arabic; Subtitles: English; bonus short "Ali & The Ball" (2008). In Hebrew and Arabic with English subtitles.
 
SKU: D05986
$22.49
Regularly $24.99
Category:
Foreign
Director:
Dror Zahavi
Rated:
NR
Color:
Color
Format: 
Widescreen
Closed Captioned:
 Yes
Cast:  Hili Yalon, Shredi Jabarin, Shlomo Wishinsky, Rozina Kambus, Avital Pasternak, Michael Moshonov, Jony Arbid, Shadi Fahr-Al Din

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