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Parents' instructions
Isa and Gaby, a couple in their forties, parents of 3 children from 8 to 16 years, strive to be up to their task, while juggling their marital duties. On the agenda, disagreements, failures and shameless tricks to achieve their ends.
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Plot Summary
A young couple, facing financial hardship, decides to take on a surrogacy arrangement with an elderly, wealthy woman. As the pregnancy progresses, the couple finds themselves increasingly entangled in the woman's complex life and the traditional values of her community, leading to unexpected emotional and ethical challenges.
Critical Reception
"Parents' Instructions" received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its sensitive portrayal of complex family dynamics and societal pressures, though some critics found its pacing occasionally slow. The performances were generally lauded for their authenticity.
What Reviewers Say
The film thoughtfully explores the emotional toll of difficult life choices.
Performances are a strong point, grounding the narrative in realism.
Some viewers may find the story's resolution to be somewhat predictable.
Google audience: Audience reception data for "Parents' Instructions" is not widely available on Google.
Fun Fact
The film was an official selection at the Jerusalem Film Festival in 2020.
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