A Tale of Love and Darkness

Amos Oz, played by Amir Tessler, reflects on his early childhood in Jerusalem with his mother Fania, portrayed by Natalie Portman, and father Arieh, played by Gilad Kahana, as they navigate the complexities of their lives amidst the tumultuous years of Mandatory Palestine and the first years of independent Israel. As Amos grows, he is deeply affected by the events of his childhood, including the outbreak of civil war and the struggles of his mother with depression, which ultimately leads to her tragic death.