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New York photographer Ronit flies to London after learning about the death of her estranged father. Ronit is returning to the same Orthodox Jewish community that shunned her decades earlier for her childhood attraction to Esti, a female friend. Their fortuitous and happy reunion soon reignites their burning passion as the two women explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.
A woman returns to her childhood home in the Orthodox Jewish community of North London after her estranged father's death. Her return sparks a scandal as she reconnects with her former lover, who is now married to her cousin. Their forbidden rekindled relationship challenges the strict traditions and social norms of their insular community.
Disobedience received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its sensitive portrayal of complex relationships and faith, as well as the strong performances from its lead actresses. However, some critics found the narrative to be somewhat understated or slow-paced.
Praised for its nuanced performances, particularly from Weisz and McAdams.
Appreciated for its respectful and non-judgmental exploration of faith, desire, and community.
Some noted the film's deliberate pacing and subtle emotional beats.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's thoughtful exploration of themes like faith and love, with many highlighting the compelling performances and the sensitive handling of its subject matter. Some viewers found the story to be a bit too restrained.
The film is based on the 2006 novel of the same name by Naomi Alderman, who herself grew up in an Orthodox Jewish community.
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**_A well-told love story, set against a background of religious orthodoxy_** > _An important point to make from the outset is that Jewish law does_ not _teach that it is forbidden to be a homosexual. On the contrary, Jewish law is conce...
**Except from a conversation about the movie:** "I think _Disobedience_ could get some Oscar attention. It's depressing Jewish lesbians, so chances are pretty high. It was actually a pretty decent movie. Really didn't overplay the onscre...
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