Walk on Water

A quiet, thoughtful drama that balances spy-thriller tension with intimate character study, exploring prejudice and healing through unlikely friendships.

Directed by

Eytan Fox

Genres

Drama

Starring

Lior Ashkenazi, Knut Berger, Caroline Peters

Tagline

He was trained to hate until he met the enemy.

Overview

Eyal, an Israeli Mossad agent, is given the mission to track down and kill the very old Alfred Himmelman, an ex-Nazi officer, who might still be alive. Pretending to be a tourist guide, he befriends his grandson Axel, in Israel to visit his sister Pia. The two men set out on a tour of the country, during which Axel challenges Eyal's values.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, grief, redemption, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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