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A wry, tender coming-of-age for a grown woman, balancing deadpan airport humour with quiet family ache.

Created by

Gitit Fisher, Johnathan Gurfinkel

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Starring

Gitit Fisher, Tzahi Grad, Aury Alby

Overview

Sagit, a cynical 33-year-old security screener at Ben Gurion Airport, still lives with her father, with whom she shares a complicated and deeply codependent relationship. When he leaves to perform with a famous band, Sagit is forced to face life on her own for the first time. As she slowly ventures beyond her comfort zone, she unexpectedly finds romance, reconnects with her estranged mother, and discovers the courage to pursue her dream of becoming a writer.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, satirical and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, identity, coming-of-age, isolation

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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