Over the Ocean (1991) - full transcript
Marek Rosenbaum and
Ronny Ackerman present:
A Yankul Goldwasser film
OVER THE OCEAN
Arie Muskuna
Daphna Rechter
Moti Giladi
Sinai Peter
Uri Alter
as "Haim"
Milly Avital
Oshik Levi
When I was born.
10 years and 8 months ago.
My parents couldn't agree
on a name for me
Mom wanted to name me Leib,
after her father
who had been murdered in the
ghetto. Dad preferred Haim.
after his father.
who had been gassed
by the Nazis in Auschwitz.
They finally met halfway
and named me Haim Leib.
Dad likes
to call me Leibush
1 plead with Dad
not to call Leibush
in front of the other kids.
But Dad always forgets.
Dad told us that
Grandfather
used to own huge stables
in Poland.
He also told us that he was
a boxing champion there
In the final match, the
antisemitic referee ruled
in favour of the Goy.
so that no one could say
they had been beaten
by a Jew.
My story starts long before
the summer holidays.
During the
Passover vacation
TEL-AVIV. 1962
I don’t like meatloaf
-Why do you say that?
Can't you make spicy food,
like Gabis mother does?
Gabi's mother doesn't work
in the shop all day long.
Children in India don't even
dream of such food.
Where is Mirale?
-I don't know
Didn’t she tell you?
-We haven’t been conversing
in a long time. -Don’t talk
like this -How. pray?
-Don’t use that language
-Would you be so kind
as to pour me
some soda water?
She's with a girlfriend.
I thought
you two weren't speaking.
Somebody nearly
cracked my skull open
It must be
the Rozenberg kid
As long as we don't hear
from Income Tax. we re fine.
You criminal!
-It was as hard as a rock.
You don't throw food around!
-That meatloaf's a week old.
Why are you defending him?
In the camps
we ate potato peel
What does that have to do
with the child?
Don’t you ever do that
again! -Calm down. Rozinka.
Ok. then. Eat up your rice.
How come you closed shop
so early?
I got sick of being cooped
up -It is our living
After you left, people
were just wandering in.
not buying a thing.
Whenever I leave the store
you drive the customers away
Well? Is it that bad?
Which reminds me
of a hysterical joke...
This Jew returns
from his wife's funeral.
At his doorstep, a bird
drops you know what on him
Shit.
So he looks up and says...
-Sure-Beile...
you got there already?
Morns Greenspan always
used to tell that joke.
He's flying in next week
Rappaport told me
Rappaport? The one you
rescued from the Germans?
Who did you rescue
from the Germans this time?
Isn’t it true Dad rescued
Morns and Rapppaport?
Who’s there?
-Income Tax! Open the door.
Open up!
And you thought it was
Income Tax! -Come in
What brings you here? -I
popped over for a few days
Once in every five years I
get a chance to hold you.
You don't object, do you?
-Rosa is a big girl
Weren’t you planning
to come next week?
I got hold of cheap tickets.
Dad knew Morns
back in Poland.
He rescued Morris from the
Gestapo. Or so he says.
Morris emigrated to Canada
10 years ago
Today, he so rich,
he can even afford a hotel
When Morris entered
Dad suddenly came to life.
and became as merry
and frisky as tigger
in Winnie the Pooh
Dad is a restless man.
As Mom puts it;
"He can’t sit still on
his behind for 2 seconds”
Just look at how your
Haim-Leibush has grown
Don't you remember Uncle
Morris anymore? Come here
Take a look at the gift
I bought you
Don't be shy.
A transistor radio! -Thank
Uncle Morris. -Thanks.
I have something for Mirale.
too. Where is she?
At school.
-With a girlfriend
I'll put them in our room
It doesn't work. -You're
so helpless. Menachem.
There you go.
That's better.
Take a drag.
How are things in Canada?
-Thanks God.
Open the parcel.
Let's drink a toast.
-You bet!
So what brings you here?
I have a deal going with
Fischel. Rappaport’s cousin.
I've been missing you.
-Come on...
I've been longing for you.
I’ve forgotten
ail about it.
But I haven’t forgotten.
-What haven't you forgotten?
What we've been through
The three of us. together
What a pretty dress!
All the best
O God full of mercy
Who dwells on high.
Grant proper rest on the
wings of the Divine Presence
In the lofty levels of the
holy and pure ones who shine
like the firmament, for
the soul of Aaron. Arale
Arale? -Who
has given his life for
the sake of the holy name
the people and the country.
May he repose in peace
on his resting place Amen
The late Ahrale. Mom’s and
Uncle Leizer's kid brother.
was a paratroops officer and
took part in the reprisals.
He was killed
behind enemy lines.
and was decorated
posthumously
Beautiful job!
I loved Arale the way
you love a brother.
During the holocaust
he was a just a boy
and already extremely brave
He managed to rescue Mom.
his elder sister, from
the clutches of the Nazis
My other uncle. Leizer.
was a pioneer settler
and emigrated to Israel
before the holocaust.
He has not left the country
since, not even on holiday.
"I like it here in the Land
of Israel" he always says.
Come and visit us again.
Arale promised me that
when the time came.
he would recommend that I be
accepted by the paratroopers
After he died. Uncle Leizer
promised to speak for me.
but I'm not sure he has
the right connections.
Me and Gabi, my best friend,
plan to cross the border
over to Petra, to see
the City of Red Rock
I had my doubts about
the trip, but Gabi said
that this would be my only
chance of proving myself
worthy of joining
the paratroopers
After all we'd been through.
Arale and I.
he had to die in Israel
of all places.
Why didn't Mirale come
to the memorial service?
She’s studying for an exam.
You like it?
-It's ace.
My mother will kill me
-Why this time?
I missed the memorial
service and stayed with you.
I’ll speak to her about it.
Wait a minute!
It sounds like my
uncle Leizer's pickup van
It isn't.
You’re dropping combs all
over the place. -It's broken
What do you want? -You know
very well what I want
Scrub hard. Make it gleam.
-I'm scrubbing hard. Dad.
After this, scrub the grill
till it gleams.
Look! Your friend
is back from the farm
I’ll speak to you later.
There's no arguing with your
brother He knows everything
No. You do.
-Good for you!
Where are you going? Haimke!
Fuck! My parents
Hurry!
Into the closet! Hurry!
The left back Pettalora
stands ready.
Goldfarb whizzes swiftly
past him and finds himself
facing the huge
goalkeeper
Stop it! Are you crazy?
Will you come tonight?
We ll see
Haimke. now you've had it!
Where are you?
I’m confiscating your ball
What's the smell?
Where is the little bandit?
He’s wrecked the apartment
Hide that ball away
once and for all.
Take it easy. Leizer
This is not a cowshed.
I’ve had it
with this country.
Anybody who has any sense
packs up and leaves.
Arale should hear you speak
-Stop squabbling.
At least on this day
Very tasty, your meatloaf
Did you read the paper?
The Nazis are designing
missiles for the Egyptians.
Are we to sit around and
wait for the bombs to fall?
What else? Run away?
We’ve known harder times
One more word, and you’re
both out on your asses.
Let’s hear what the petit-
bourgeois have to say
I have nothing to say? Your
commie brother knows it all.
I am not a communist.
I'm a Social—Zionist.
Social-Zionist...
I’m off
Give my love to Ahuva
Oh my God!
There's an animal in here.
What’s going on?
Come here... good doggy.
Oh my god! -Good afternoon.
Mrs. Goldfarb.
Not now! Not now!
Good day Mr Goldfarb
-Who is this? -Who is this?
Schulz the punk.
-Mr Weissman's son
The one that goes to
college? -No. the other one.
The one that doesn't go to
college. Pleased to meet you
Can I use your comb?
Thanks.
You can keep the comb.
Mr. Schulz.
Thanks. -And take the dog
with you. -But Mom...
I told you time and again:
No dogs in the house!
It can stay in my room.
-I told you. too No dogs!
You wait here. -I’ll be back
in a minute. -Wait here!
I'll do as I like!
Haimke. the dog can stay
on the farm with Leizer.
No!
Well. I’m off
Why?
Why. what?
You want to start
the engine? -Sure.
Say: "Home!"
-Home!
Hodorov at the goal,
rigid with anticipation
Shiye comes close..
kicks
Goal
We ll be staying
the farm next week.
We ll have
a wild time there.
Try and get some
navigating done there.
All we need now
is arms and courage.
Don’t worry about the
courage part.
Take a look, guys
There’s Dina
Dina. Dina Barzilai
serial no. 496351
eye color: blue
hair color; chestnut
height: 1 60 centimeters
weight; 58 kilograms.
It's further along.
225... 224...
223... 222..
Open up! Police!
You thought it was
the police, didn’t you?
He fell for it.
Welcome! Come in!
Take a look
at the view. Haimke
open the curtain.
Isn't it magnificent!
The Mediterranean!
Take a seat. Menachem
Shall I order you
some refreshments?
A bagel with lox?
-No. thanks
What will you
have to drink?
1 wouldn't mind some Chivas.
Let's drink a toast
Haimke. Leibush.
Will you have something?
No. thanks
It's all glatt kosher.
Make yourself comfortable.
Menachem
I have a cigar for you.
Havana.
I've been on the phone
ail night. Overseas.
Business..
Henigstein sends you
his warmest regards
The millionaire? -In
Sosnowiec he was a nobody.
In Toronto he has become
a big shot.
He's always asking:
Why not bring Menachem
to do business in Toronto.
-If there was
anything serious... -There's
always something serious.
Just a week ago I was
sitting with Henigstein...
Discussing an opportunity
in real estate.
You wanted to be a building
contractor, right?
That is what I always
wished for
If it were up to me. I would
pack up and leave today.
A man should
make his destiny.
Take a look.
Over the ocean... Look!
There lies America..
Goddamn!
I hate it when you
call me Leibush -Why?
That was
your grandfather's name.
So what? As soon as I’m 18.
I’ll change my name
You’re just like
your Uncle Leizer.
Always arguing
Haimke
-Yes. Dad
What would you say if I told
you we were going abroad?
Are you serious?
All four of us
going on a trip
For how long?
-A couple of months
Really
We ll see the world,
have some fun.
A trip around the world?
-Yes!
Goddammit! -Menachem,
it's getting late.
Please let me
have a word with the kid.
It's time for bed.
Not even in my rosiest
dreams, as Mom always says.
had I hoped for such a trip.
At first. I couldn't believe
they'd leave the shop and
take a trip around the world
But in the days that
followed. Dad set about
making arrangements
for the trip
He applied for visas
He was looking for a
buyer for the store.
I was glad my parents were
getting rid of the shop.
My friends were always
making fun of me.
because my parents were
petit bourgeois shopowners
You’re lying to the boy.
and I don't like it.
I’m not lying.
We are going.
don't want to go.
You will.
Goddammit!
Attention!
Let me take a look!
It's a souvenir
from the war.
Wow! Great binoculars.
-Look... bloodmarks.
We ll need it when we go to
Petra Let me see -Wait!
Haim, come over here
Can you see her?
-Wow!
She walked away.
Don’t you think crossing the
border could be dangerous?
I've read all about it
All we have to do
is set out well prepared.
Let me take a look!
Mrs. Goldfarb? This is an
audit. Where's your husband?
This is all I can find.
Rozinka. you'd never...
Good day. Mr Rappaport
What are all these scraps of
paper? Where are your books?
I’m just minding the store
for my husband.
When will he be back?
My husband
should be back tonight
I'm leaving him a summons
to the assessing officer
Assessing officer? -I’ll be
with you soon. Rappaport
We strongly advise him
to come. And who are you
An acquaintance from the old
country -An acquaintance
From the old country?
-Rappaport.
We'd better leave. Joseph.
Our accountant will
take care of this.
Goodbye.
We can't
go on living in fear
What are you worried about?
Zilberman will
sort this out.
It's nothing at all
Why Rappaport? Couldn't you
think of another name?
It's the first name
that crossed my mind
A man should
make his destiny
and not wait for miracles
Let's go to Canada.
You’ll live like a queen.
You'll never have
to work again.
But I like working
Side by side with you
Real
Menachem, the door.
"CLOSED"
Open the door. Haimke.
Fuck! Open the door
or I'll bash your head in.
Don't swear!
-Open the door! Fuck!
Copulate
-Go on. Haimke!
I won't open
unless he apologizes
I apologize.
Cool it!
Now beat it!
-Why?
Beat it.
Go home to bed.
You promised an operation.
-Read my lips, runt
Beat it! Go home to bed.
You promised me I could take
part in the operation. -Go!
Fuck!
I'll tell Rozenberg
you broke into his shop
Shut the fuck up. creep.
Come here
Schulz, you're ace.
Menachem, my face
is ail greased up.
I'm worried. Mirale will be
joining the army soon.
Don't worry I already have
the visa application forms.
All you have to do
is sign.
I’m not signing a thing.
Forget it!
Haimke. aren't you asleep?
Why are you back so late?
Look away!
I thought you'd been caught.
Don’t worry.
What if Mom finds out?
I won’t say a word. -Schulz
will squeal to the police
Schulz sends you this
A reward for your part
in the operation.
Could he get a pistol, too?
-A pistol?
Gabi and I need arms
for our trip to Petra
Can I join? -I shall have
to cosult Gabi about this
Besides, girls have to
undergo special tests.
I'm sick and tired
of all the bullshit
Clothes, jewellery...
I wish the underground
movements were still around.
I'd love to join them Or
the army. The paratroopers.
There are
no women-paratroopers.
I’ll be joining
Arale's unit.
The week before he died, he
promised they'd accept me
Once they know
I had been to Petra.
they’ll take me
for sure
On the seventh day
God completed His work.
God blessed the seventh day
and hallowed it.
Blessed are You. our God.
King of the universe.
who creates
the fruit of the vine
Who has sanctified us
with his commandments.
and with love and favor
gave us
His holy Sabbath
as a heritage.
Blessed are you. our God.
Who sanctified the Sabbath.
Good Sabbath.
Haimke. reach out your
plate. -No carrots, please.
Carrots are good
for your eyes
Watch your tie
Bon Appetit!
-Thanks
Your gefilte-fish
is excellent. -Thanks.
Menachem made it.
You made the gefilte—fish?
It's a shame my mother
didn't make meatloaf today.
Would like to try some? I
still have some left over
What kind of a name
is Schulz?
One of the guys overheard me
speak German with my father.
They've been calling me
Schulz ever since.
Menachem, do your remember
Schulz, the SS man?
Do I !?
Once he caught me with
a potato under my shirt.
Weren't you allowed
to eat potatoes?
We were on a diet
-We were on a diet!
Dad has hated potatoes
ever since.
Nice suit -I paid
half my wages for it.
English fabric. Where
did you buy it? -In Jaffa.
Rozenberg sells
the exact same suits.
You need a smaller size,
don't you?
It.. shrinks in the wash.
How much did they
charge you for it?
Why don't you let him
eat in peace?
I haven't tasted such fish
since my mother died.
Fuck! Excuse me.
I'll be back in a moment.
Coming!
Hide his plate away!
Good Sabbath!
Excuse the interruption. -I
hope it's nothing serious
I'm looking for someone
named Schulz.
I hear he's going out
with your daughter
What did he do? -Rozenberg's
shop has been broken into.
The burglars entered thru
a 30 cm. wide air vent.
I don’t see how Schulz
could have squeezed in there
So why hunt him down? -He’s
been seen wearing a new suit
Dark green?
-Yes
Why don't you join us?
No thanks
I'm in a hurry.
Excuse the interruption.
I have to leave I have some
business to take care of
Shrinks in the wash, huh?
Good Sabbath. Mr. Goldfarb.
Business to take care of..
Gangster
And a stupid one.
Just a minute. What is this?
What are you doing?
Where does she manage
to pick up those types?
How should I know? -I don't
know where he got the suit!
In my worst nightmares I
never dreamed the police
would search my home.
Schulz promised to give it
all up after we marry
Marry?!
This child wants
to kill her mother
Promise me you'll never
see him again. -No way!
Do you think
we know nothing?
What do you know? -We know
all there is to know
Mirale. we know everything!
I'm sorry I took part in it
-In what?
The burglary
-Oh my God!
You broke into a store
with that punk?
You said you knew.
-How could we have known?
You’ll end up in a
correctional institution
In my worst nightmares I
never dreamed my daughter
would break into stores
-One store Big deal!
Miri the punk!
Come here!
And you. keep your
mouth shut! -One store.
How does she manage to get
into trouble time and again?
He has a bad influence on
the child. -Pm not a child.
I have an idea. -We re not
in the mood for your ideas.
What?
I shall take Mirale
to Toronto with me.
What for?
Till it all blows over.
-To Canada?!
Would you rather go to jail?
-For how long?
Till we get there.
-What will I do there?
With Morris and Clara you’ll
have the time of your life.
Come on. Menachem Hurry up
Mirale. do you
look gorgeous.
Morris, you’ve grown
a belly
Pm helping
Rappaport's cousin.
Be cautious
Don’t worry about Morns
I have a connection
at the airport.
When the time comes.
I will help you. too
Take good care of Mirale.
When will I see you again'?
I hope to give them the slip
as soon as I can.
You son of a...
Open the trunk
I didn't do it
on purpose. Dad.
I hate this hairdo
-It’s the latest fashion
Are you out of
your mind? -Just one drag
Take care!
Goodbye.
Dear Mom and Dad
and Haimke...
I’m counting the days
but time passes very slowly.
It is cold and rainy,
but it’s a comfortable life.
I am sure
Dad will love Toronto.
My heart sank when I heard
the visas were being delayed
I am not sure I could stand
it here alone much longer.
Thanks for the money.
It came just on time.
I miss you and wish
you'd hurry up and come
Otherwise. I shall
pack up and return home
All my love,
yours... Miri.
The boy will be joining the
army in a few years time.
You've heard him talk.
He wants to be like Arale.
A paratrooper. -He doesn't
know yet what he wants
And what about Mirale?
You know very well what will
happen should she return now
straight to his arms.
A life of peace and quiet
with my family is all I want
One year.
We ll go for one year.
we could always come back.
How could I
leave Arale behind?
We ll come for the memorial
service once a year.
Rozinka. let's
forget everything.
Start anew.
-Forget everything?
How can we
forget everything?
You forget what it was like
to live amongst Gentiles.
For them you’ll always
be a bloody Jew.
Me. a bloody Jew? -Yes. You.
Have you forgotten already?
How dare you
speak to me like that?
Where did Dad go?
Don’t you want
to go overseas?
Most important is that the
family should stick together
Right?
I’m going out
to look for Dad.
Whenever they argued.
Dad would yell: No! No! No!
But he always gave in.
Never before had he
slammed the door so hard,
bits of plaster
came off the ceiling.
This time. I had the feeling
that Mom would
give in to Dad
and agree to take
the trip around the world
Don’t you look flashy!
Can we have some money?
What do you need money for?
We want to
go to the pictures
and Gabis mother
isn't home.
Report card
“Conduct, not satisfactory?
“Conduct, not satisfactory"
What does that mean?
Mrs. Goldfarb.
I don’t have 30 thousand.
If you don’t have 30.000
you don't have a new store.
I’s worth a lot more.
Then why are you selling it?
-Don't waste our time
25 thousand
and you have a deal.
Let's settle
for 25 thousand.
30 thousand dollars
Not a penny less
27.000 and not a penny more.
-The man is tough as nails
Menachem, call
the other buyer, please
Ok then.
If I’m tough as nails,
she is Swedish steel.
Let’s drink to it
-30 thousand?
Thirty, thirty
I have name
for your new business
"Export-Import-Rappaport"
You’re just like your father
may he rest in peace.
I knew his father.
Haim-Mendel
A fine man but he was never
known for his staying power
Look, this situation
couldn't last forever.
With God’s help, one day
the tables will turn.
It'll only get worse -Do
you know what will happen?
War will break out.
-Who told you that?
Your rabbi?
And with God's help, our
soldiers will win that war
Like it says: “Thou shalt
spread abroad..."
Who will? Your sons
in the yeshive will
spread their money
on girlie magazines
Shall we sign? -All you need
is a little faith in God.
Where was God when they
killed my entire family?
What kind of a petty score
is this to keep with God?
6 million is a petty score?
-Let go of him
Shall we drink to our deal?
Mr Import-Export-Rappaport
won't accept water from you
Heaven forbid!
It might be unkosher!
What do you plan
to do with the money?
I have something going in
Canada, with a friend.
He's into big business
with Henigstein. in Toronto
Morris Greenspan?
-He and I are like brothers.
We used to share our last
crust of bread in the camps.
He's a devil,
this Moms Greenspan
What did you hear about him?
-My cousin Fischel
had a deal going
with him.
Was he conned!
Nonsense!
Will you stop counting
the money over and over.
I keep dreaming they’re
coming for our money
What do you say to that?
Who's there?
-Income Tax.
It's Morris Coming!
Menachem, don't!
-I'm coming!
Rozinka it's them
One moment, please.
Mr. Goldfarb? -I'm a bit ill
-This is a summons
for an audit.
Sign here, please
Thank you
-You're welcome.
Goodbye
Calm down. Menachem.
Its nothing at all.
Why don’t they let us
live in peace?
What to you want from me?
Rosa, look who’s here! -You
thought it was Income-Tax!
You're going to give me
a heart attack someday
Mirale sends you her love
-We got a letter.
Rosa! Do you look fine!
I came straight
from the airport
I reserved a hotelroom,
but first.
This time
you're staying with us.
I see you sold the shop
to Rappaport
How are you doing?
The visa dept is giving us
a hard time. -No problem.
Tomorrow morning Morris
will sort everything out.
Cancel your reservation.
-You bet!
Whenever Dad kept Mom awake
with his snores.
he told her
it's from the horses.
It seems Morris' father used
to own stables in Poland too
The Zimmermans are
leaving for America.
They’re leaving the country?
He didn't say a word
to me about it.
Mom says they are being
very secretive.
Maybe they're just
taking a trip.
They’re leaving
the country!
The rats are abandonning
the sinking ship.
Well? -God!
Don't let her stop.
Oh God!
Look at those knockers.
Let me take a look.
-There’s nothing to see yet.
Oh God!
What?!
Gotta hand it to your Dad.
-Maybe she ordered a taxi.
You'd need a truck to move
those knockers, not a taxi.
Where is Menachem?
Did you go to the embassy?
He had business to take care
of and I had a rendezvouz...
Full house!
Did you get the visas?
-No problem.
Everything is
being taken care of.
Remember ?
Remember how I used to sing
this to you during the war?
Goddammit!
No harm done. Rozinka.
I’ll buy you
a new slip tomorrow
Don't move.
Does this ring a bell?
Ten years I’ve been waiting.
Did you have one too many?
-Just a couple of drinks.
Why wouldn't you
run off with me?
Because I didn’t want
to run off anywhere
Now you are both
running from your Israel
And who will get your money
across the border to Canada?
Let bygones be bygones
Why. Rosa
You had more than
just a couple of drinks
Remember how you wanted me?
Why wouldn't you
leave him then?
That's the way it is.
Every pot has a fitting lid
Who? Clara?
She is the pot for me
A chamber pot. maybe.
Aren't there enough Shikses
in Canada?
You’re out of your mind! You
want to wreck two families?
We ll start a new family.
You and I. Rosa.
What’s wrong?
It’s my back
Watch me. Morris. Look!
Come on.
He can't.
He pulled a muscle.
Take a look!
Just like Fred Astaire!
What's wrong?
-Nothing...
I thought you were in jail.
A few days, that's all.
How do you like the car?
Nice car.
-Great set of wheels.
I see your friend
knows something about cars.
Climb in.
I'll take you for a ride.
Fuck!
Say: "Home!"
-Fuck "home"!
Ever seen a gyroscope?
-What's that?
An airplane compass.
-He's a sharp one. isn't he?
What's it good for. anyway?
For example;
say I'm whizzing along.
the police is at my heels
and a hill looms up ahead.
The car turns over.
I don't know where I am
What do I do? -You check
the gyroscope. -No
I draw this -It's just like
the gun that was stolen
from my father.
-What a coincidence!
I hear you're leaving
the country -No way
They're taking a trip.
-Shut up.
I know everything.
Miri writes me.
You sold the store,
didn't you?
"My sweetest Dovale...
"I'm really bored here.
And sad. and depressed.
"I'd leave today.
“only I don't want to upset
Mom and Dad's plans.
"I also don't have
the money to do it”
Your parents are really
stingy Where are they
going to put the money?
In a bank?
Stop the car I want to
get out. -Wait a minute!
"Be faithful to me
like you promised, or else!"
She's wild about me.
-Arale would never
have let you near her.
-Oh yeah?
I hear he was killed
in a motor accident.
He was killed in action.
He even got a decoration.
So why didn’t they write
about it in the papers?
It was a secret operation.
-Secret my ass.
Tell your parents I'll be
coming to Canada, too
Where will you get the money
to go abroad?
I already have a plan.
Last stop, guys
See you in Canada
Once Arale beat him up.
He didn’t leave the house
for a whole week.
Take a look.
Oh Petra.
the city of the Red Rock...
He's going to kill us both.
-Take it easy
Antisemites They begrudge
a jew a visa to their Canada
Well done. Morris
What are you so happy about?
We sweated blood in order
to get' this bit of paper.
and he is asking
what we’re so happy about!
It's not too late
to change your minds.
The only thing I regret, is
having followed your advice
and come here, to Israel.
-Menachem! Mind the boy.
All right I won't
say another word
What did I
What is it. Rozinka?
Is my food that distasteful?
-Why distasteful? Watch me!
So why did you chuck
the meatloaf out the window?
Rozinka. really...
Isn't a man allowed to get
excited once in a while?
I’ll be off now.
-See you in Toronto. Leizer.
Next year I’ll send
for the whole family.
Go to Toronto. There you can
build castles in the air.
Castles in the air?
I'm going to be
a major building contractor.
-Why don’t you build here?
Do you know what the problem
is with this place?
Too many Jews
in one place.
Everybody's trying to con
everyone else
Times will never get better
and peace will never come
I won't stay
and listen to this.
Aren't you tired of being
Ben-Gurion's cannon fodder?
I won’t be cannon fodder
I'll be a paratrooper.
See? -Don't you butt in!
Mr. Leizer..
In my home Morris
can say whatever he likes
The Jews belong here.
In the State of Israel
-The State of Israel indeed!
This is just another ghetto,
only instead of Yiddish.
we speak Hebrew. -You'll be
speaking Yiddish over there.
in Canada.
You said we were
taking a trip.
Sure We’ll stay a year or
two. If we don't like it.
we ll return. It'll be
just like a holiday. -Liar!
You miserable liar!
You'll never see me again.
This journey has made
everyone lose their minds.
I really have to go
-I'll see you at the airport
When you get back from
that Canada of yours...
That’s when you’ll see me
at the airport.
Haimke. what are you
doing here?
I beg you.
Don't let them take me away.
I don’t want to go.
It’s not up to me.
I'll work for you. I'll do
whatever you say
I called your parents
They're on their way.
Would Arale have left?
-Watch it The water is deep
You’re against this, and yet
you don’t let me stay
Be careful. Haimke.
Don't jump in.
The water is deep
Come out! I can't swim.
Do me a favour. Haim,
and come out of the water
I don’t want to leave!
Calm down, sweetie.
We ll never return
I know it -Sure we will
We ll visit every year.
Tear up the visa
Cancel the flight.
I couldn't live
anywhere else.
Try and
understand Daddy, too.
This may be
our last opportunity
Daddy will be
a big contractor.
You'll have everything
you could ask for.
We’ll buy a huge ranch.
We ll have horses, cars...
everything you desire
We ll build a big villa
a bunker below the ground,
atom-bomb and missile proof.
On the roof we'll have
for a helicopter.
We'll have
our own pilot.
One of ours, not a gentile
So that in case
something happens, the whole
family can board the chopper
and..
We'll be back. Leizer
Sooner than you think
Come out
Let's not part like this
I'll wait for an Israeli
ship and sail back home.
There’s no harbour
in Toronto.
I'll take the train to
Halifax and sail from there.
Haim and Yael
sitting in a tree...
K-l-S-S-l-N-G
So she said. This is not my
husband, it's Rappaport.
Good to see you. Leizer.
Hello. Morris
Why won’t you
come to Canada too?
A handy man like Leizer
could make a hell
of a living out there
I like it here. -Sure! He
couldn’t part with his cows.
Listen; A Pole, a Romanian
and an Sephardic Jew...
I don't want to hear
this kind of joke here.
The problem with you is.
-Watch it. It’s very hot.
I like spicy food
The problem with you is
you have no sense of humor.
-How was it?
Perfect.
some It’s good
Your mind dries out when you
stay in the sun too long.
Nothing makes you laugh
anymore.
But that’s not your fault
It's the climate.
Go to Canada, you drunks.
I like it here
-He likes it here!
It's paradise
Here, he likes it!
Here in the land
of our forefathers
Our hopes and dreams
will come true
A life of freedom
and liberty
A life of divine inspiration
Sing a song, sing a song
Rejoice and be merry...
That’s enough. Morns
Go to Canada. Go. Jew.
Donate to the UJA and
take great pride in Israel
He’s completely mad.
Look at him! So uptight!
I’m waiting for an answer.
-I told you. It’s over.
We ll go wherever you wish.
-Forget it.
Rosa. I have
a small problem.
How much do you need?
-10 thousand.
dollars
Do you want an answer
right now? -Yes.
Then the answer is No.
You can have my ball
-I don’t need your ball.
I'm going to Petra
just as we planned
and you're
nothing but a traitor.
Now give me the gun.
Give me the gun!
What gun
What do you have there?
-Nothing. -What nothing?
Show me
Thief! Criminal! -Dad.
It wasn't us. -It was Schulz
Come here!
I ll tell Mom
about the lady next door.
Hands up!
-Don't shoot.
Hands up!
It's me. Schulz.
-What are you doing here?
I came for the gun
Liar! Thief! You’re here
to steal our money.
I'm a thief?
And who broke into the shop?
thought it was a prank.
A prank!
That's hysterical.
Schulz! What are you
doing here?
I left a few records behind.
I came over to get them.
You shit! Maybe you'd like
to use our comb, too
You crook!
First you rum our daughter.
and now you want
to ruin us!
You should talk! Traitors!
Deserters! Fuck you!
Fuck you and your brother
who goes to university.
You leave my brother
out of this.
Hello.
-Hello... and goodbye.
What’s wrong. Morris? -I’m
taking an earlier flight.
How come?
Pm just taking an
earlier flight that's all
Where’s the money belt?
Menachem, hold it
I have a taxi waiting.
I'll explain in Toronto
We ll take the money across.
I’m not taking chances
Take it ourselves?
It’s dangerous
Do you know what could
happen if we get caught?
I'm giving him the belt
Morris, see you in Canada.
I don't get this.
What's wrong?
I spoke to
Rappaport’s cousin
It's a pack of lies How
could you believe that man?
He told me people
are looking for you
I get a feeling you are
keeping things from us.
Thank you.
come over here to help you
and this is what I get
Thank you very much
We shouldn't have
treated him this way.
Attention!
At ease!
I have just had a meeting
with the chief of staff.
The march to the Petra
is being postponed for now.
I'm being sent overseas.
on a secret mission.
Goodbye
It seemed all was lost.
I pictured myself in exile
It was cold and snowy
and I had no friends
People were speaking English
or Yiddish or even worse...
Polish. Besides,
what kind of place was this.
where they
don't even play soccer
Drive through the cemetery.
It's a half hour detour.
We ll miss our flight.
When does the plane leave?
-I will not board the plane
unless we drop in
at the cemetery first
We’re going to Canada
Leizer will drop by to make
sure everything is in order.
We'll visit once a year.
Menachem...
he wants to go so badly.
Miri?
Dad!
What happened?
I hated Canada. I had
no friends there. Nothing.
was so cold
and homesick.
Forgive me. Dad.
Never mind.
Hi. Haimke.
What?
Come. Haimke
I'll just die there.
Poor Mirale..
She’s cold out there...
and lonely
Maybe we shouldn't have
sent her there.
We could send her
a ticket home. -What?
What do I know
about real estate?
We ll send her
a ticket home.
Guys! I'm coming back
Go.
In a minute.
Home.
That's better.
Ronny Ackerman present:
A Yankul Goldwasser film
OVER THE OCEAN
Arie Muskuna
Daphna Rechter
Moti Giladi
Sinai Peter
Uri Alter
as "Haim"
Milly Avital
Oshik Levi
When I was born.
10 years and 8 months ago.
My parents couldn't agree
on a name for me
Mom wanted to name me Leib,
after her father
who had been murdered in the
ghetto. Dad preferred Haim.
after his father.
who had been gassed
by the Nazis in Auschwitz.
They finally met halfway
and named me Haim Leib.
Dad likes
to call me Leibush
1 plead with Dad
not to call Leibush
in front of the other kids.
But Dad always forgets.
Dad told us that
Grandfather
used to own huge stables
in Poland.
He also told us that he was
a boxing champion there
In the final match, the
antisemitic referee ruled
in favour of the Goy.
so that no one could say
they had been beaten
by a Jew.
My story starts long before
the summer holidays.
During the
Passover vacation
TEL-AVIV. 1962
I don’t like meatloaf
-Why do you say that?
Can't you make spicy food,
like Gabis mother does?
Gabi's mother doesn't work
in the shop all day long.
Children in India don't even
dream of such food.
Where is Mirale?
-I don't know
Didn’t she tell you?
-We haven’t been conversing
in a long time. -Don’t talk
like this -How. pray?
-Don’t use that language
-Would you be so kind
as to pour me
some soda water?
She's with a girlfriend.
I thought
you two weren't speaking.
Somebody nearly
cracked my skull open
It must be
the Rozenberg kid
As long as we don't hear
from Income Tax. we re fine.
You criminal!
-It was as hard as a rock.
You don't throw food around!
-That meatloaf's a week old.
Why are you defending him?
In the camps
we ate potato peel
What does that have to do
with the child?
Don’t you ever do that
again! -Calm down. Rozinka.
Ok. then. Eat up your rice.
How come you closed shop
so early?
I got sick of being cooped
up -It is our living
After you left, people
were just wandering in.
not buying a thing.
Whenever I leave the store
you drive the customers away
Well? Is it that bad?
Which reminds me
of a hysterical joke...
This Jew returns
from his wife's funeral.
At his doorstep, a bird
drops you know what on him
Shit.
So he looks up and says...
-Sure-Beile...
you got there already?
Morns Greenspan always
used to tell that joke.
He's flying in next week
Rappaport told me
Rappaport? The one you
rescued from the Germans?
Who did you rescue
from the Germans this time?
Isn’t it true Dad rescued
Morns and Rapppaport?
Who’s there?
-Income Tax! Open the door.
Open up!
And you thought it was
Income Tax! -Come in
What brings you here? -I
popped over for a few days
Once in every five years I
get a chance to hold you.
You don't object, do you?
-Rosa is a big girl
Weren’t you planning
to come next week?
I got hold of cheap tickets.
Dad knew Morns
back in Poland.
He rescued Morris from the
Gestapo. Or so he says.
Morris emigrated to Canada
10 years ago
Today, he so rich,
he can even afford a hotel
When Morris entered
Dad suddenly came to life.
and became as merry
and frisky as tigger
in Winnie the Pooh
Dad is a restless man.
As Mom puts it;
"He can’t sit still on
his behind for 2 seconds”
Just look at how your
Haim-Leibush has grown
Don't you remember Uncle
Morris anymore? Come here
Take a look at the gift
I bought you
Don't be shy.
A transistor radio! -Thank
Uncle Morris. -Thanks.
I have something for Mirale.
too. Where is she?
At school.
-With a girlfriend
I'll put them in our room
It doesn't work. -You're
so helpless. Menachem.
There you go.
That's better.
Take a drag.
How are things in Canada?
-Thanks God.
Open the parcel.
Let's drink a toast.
-You bet!
So what brings you here?
I have a deal going with
Fischel. Rappaport’s cousin.
I've been missing you.
-Come on...
I've been longing for you.
I’ve forgotten
ail about it.
But I haven’t forgotten.
-What haven't you forgotten?
What we've been through
The three of us. together
What a pretty dress!
All the best
O God full of mercy
Who dwells on high.
Grant proper rest on the
wings of the Divine Presence
In the lofty levels of the
holy and pure ones who shine
like the firmament, for
the soul of Aaron. Arale
Arale? -Who
has given his life for
the sake of the holy name
the people and the country.
May he repose in peace
on his resting place Amen
The late Ahrale. Mom’s and
Uncle Leizer's kid brother.
was a paratroops officer and
took part in the reprisals.
He was killed
behind enemy lines.
and was decorated
posthumously
Beautiful job!
I loved Arale the way
you love a brother.
During the holocaust
he was a just a boy
and already extremely brave
He managed to rescue Mom.
his elder sister, from
the clutches of the Nazis
My other uncle. Leizer.
was a pioneer settler
and emigrated to Israel
before the holocaust.
He has not left the country
since, not even on holiday.
"I like it here in the Land
of Israel" he always says.
Come and visit us again.
Arale promised me that
when the time came.
he would recommend that I be
accepted by the paratroopers
After he died. Uncle Leizer
promised to speak for me.
but I'm not sure he has
the right connections.
Me and Gabi, my best friend,
plan to cross the border
over to Petra, to see
the City of Red Rock
I had my doubts about
the trip, but Gabi said
that this would be my only
chance of proving myself
worthy of joining
the paratroopers
After all we'd been through.
Arale and I.
he had to die in Israel
of all places.
Why didn't Mirale come
to the memorial service?
She’s studying for an exam.
You like it?
-It's ace.
My mother will kill me
-Why this time?
I missed the memorial
service and stayed with you.
I’ll speak to her about it.
Wait a minute!
It sounds like my
uncle Leizer's pickup van
It isn't.
You’re dropping combs all
over the place. -It's broken
What do you want? -You know
very well what I want
Scrub hard. Make it gleam.
-I'm scrubbing hard. Dad.
After this, scrub the grill
till it gleams.
Look! Your friend
is back from the farm
I’ll speak to you later.
There's no arguing with your
brother He knows everything
No. You do.
-Good for you!
Where are you going? Haimke!
Fuck! My parents
Hurry!
Into the closet! Hurry!
The left back Pettalora
stands ready.
Goldfarb whizzes swiftly
past him and finds himself
facing the huge
goalkeeper
Stop it! Are you crazy?
Will you come tonight?
We ll see
Haimke. now you've had it!
Where are you?
I’m confiscating your ball
What's the smell?
Where is the little bandit?
He’s wrecked the apartment
Hide that ball away
once and for all.
Take it easy. Leizer
This is not a cowshed.
I’ve had it
with this country.
Anybody who has any sense
packs up and leaves.
Arale should hear you speak
-Stop squabbling.
At least on this day
Very tasty, your meatloaf
Did you read the paper?
The Nazis are designing
missiles for the Egyptians.
Are we to sit around and
wait for the bombs to fall?
What else? Run away?
We’ve known harder times
One more word, and you’re
both out on your asses.
Let’s hear what the petit-
bourgeois have to say
I have nothing to say? Your
commie brother knows it all.
I am not a communist.
I'm a Social—Zionist.
Social-Zionist...
I’m off
Give my love to Ahuva
Oh my God!
There's an animal in here.
What’s going on?
Come here... good doggy.
Oh my god! -Good afternoon.
Mrs. Goldfarb.
Not now! Not now!
Good day Mr Goldfarb
-Who is this? -Who is this?
Schulz the punk.
-Mr Weissman's son
The one that goes to
college? -No. the other one.
The one that doesn't go to
college. Pleased to meet you
Can I use your comb?
Thanks.
You can keep the comb.
Mr. Schulz.
Thanks. -And take the dog
with you. -But Mom...
I told you time and again:
No dogs in the house!
It can stay in my room.
-I told you. too No dogs!
You wait here. -I’ll be back
in a minute. -Wait here!
I'll do as I like!
Haimke. the dog can stay
on the farm with Leizer.
No!
Well. I’m off
Why?
Why. what?
You want to start
the engine? -Sure.
Say: "Home!"
-Home!
Hodorov at the goal,
rigid with anticipation
Shiye comes close..
kicks
Goal
We ll be staying
the farm next week.
We ll have
a wild time there.
Try and get some
navigating done there.
All we need now
is arms and courage.
Don’t worry about the
courage part.
Take a look, guys
There’s Dina
Dina. Dina Barzilai
serial no. 496351
eye color: blue
hair color; chestnut
height: 1 60 centimeters
weight; 58 kilograms.
It's further along.
225... 224...
223... 222..
Open up! Police!
You thought it was
the police, didn’t you?
He fell for it.
Welcome! Come in!
Take a look
at the view. Haimke
open the curtain.
Isn't it magnificent!
The Mediterranean!
Take a seat. Menachem
Shall I order you
some refreshments?
A bagel with lox?
-No. thanks
What will you
have to drink?
1 wouldn't mind some Chivas.
Let's drink a toast
Haimke. Leibush.
Will you have something?
No. thanks
It's all glatt kosher.
Make yourself comfortable.
Menachem
I have a cigar for you.
Havana.
I've been on the phone
ail night. Overseas.
Business..
Henigstein sends you
his warmest regards
The millionaire? -In
Sosnowiec he was a nobody.
In Toronto he has become
a big shot.
He's always asking:
Why not bring Menachem
to do business in Toronto.
-If there was
anything serious... -There's
always something serious.
Just a week ago I was
sitting with Henigstein...
Discussing an opportunity
in real estate.
You wanted to be a building
contractor, right?
That is what I always
wished for
If it were up to me. I would
pack up and leave today.
A man should
make his destiny.
Take a look.
Over the ocean... Look!
There lies America..
Goddamn!
I hate it when you
call me Leibush -Why?
That was
your grandfather's name.
So what? As soon as I’m 18.
I’ll change my name
You’re just like
your Uncle Leizer.
Always arguing
Haimke
-Yes. Dad
What would you say if I told
you we were going abroad?
Are you serious?
All four of us
going on a trip
For how long?
-A couple of months
Really
We ll see the world,
have some fun.
A trip around the world?
-Yes!
Goddammit! -Menachem,
it's getting late.
Please let me
have a word with the kid.
It's time for bed.
Not even in my rosiest
dreams, as Mom always says.
had I hoped for such a trip.
At first. I couldn't believe
they'd leave the shop and
take a trip around the world
But in the days that
followed. Dad set about
making arrangements
for the trip
He applied for visas
He was looking for a
buyer for the store.
I was glad my parents were
getting rid of the shop.
My friends were always
making fun of me.
because my parents were
petit bourgeois shopowners
You’re lying to the boy.
and I don't like it.
I’m not lying.
We are going.
don't want to go.
You will.
Goddammit!
Attention!
Let me take a look!
It's a souvenir
from the war.
Wow! Great binoculars.
-Look... bloodmarks.
We ll need it when we go to
Petra Let me see -Wait!
Haim, come over here
Can you see her?
-Wow!
She walked away.
Don’t you think crossing the
border could be dangerous?
I've read all about it
All we have to do
is set out well prepared.
Let me take a look!
Mrs. Goldfarb? This is an
audit. Where's your husband?
This is all I can find.
Rozinka. you'd never...
Good day. Mr Rappaport
What are all these scraps of
paper? Where are your books?
I’m just minding the store
for my husband.
When will he be back?
My husband
should be back tonight
I'm leaving him a summons
to the assessing officer
Assessing officer? -I’ll be
with you soon. Rappaport
We strongly advise him
to come. And who are you
An acquaintance from the old
country -An acquaintance
From the old country?
-Rappaport.
We'd better leave. Joseph.
Our accountant will
take care of this.
Goodbye.
We can't
go on living in fear
What are you worried about?
Zilberman will
sort this out.
It's nothing at all
Why Rappaport? Couldn't you
think of another name?
It's the first name
that crossed my mind
A man should
make his destiny
and not wait for miracles
Let's go to Canada.
You’ll live like a queen.
You'll never have
to work again.
But I like working
Side by side with you
Real
Menachem, the door.
"CLOSED"
Open the door. Haimke.
Fuck! Open the door
or I'll bash your head in.
Don't swear!
-Open the door! Fuck!
Copulate
-Go on. Haimke!
I won't open
unless he apologizes
I apologize.
Cool it!
Now beat it!
-Why?
Beat it.
Go home to bed.
You promised an operation.
-Read my lips, runt
Beat it! Go home to bed.
You promised me I could take
part in the operation. -Go!
Fuck!
I'll tell Rozenberg
you broke into his shop
Shut the fuck up. creep.
Come here
Schulz, you're ace.
Menachem, my face
is ail greased up.
I'm worried. Mirale will be
joining the army soon.
Don't worry I already have
the visa application forms.
All you have to do
is sign.
I’m not signing a thing.
Forget it!
Haimke. aren't you asleep?
Why are you back so late?
Look away!
I thought you'd been caught.
Don’t worry.
What if Mom finds out?
I won’t say a word. -Schulz
will squeal to the police
Schulz sends you this
A reward for your part
in the operation.
Could he get a pistol, too?
-A pistol?
Gabi and I need arms
for our trip to Petra
Can I join? -I shall have
to cosult Gabi about this
Besides, girls have to
undergo special tests.
I'm sick and tired
of all the bullshit
Clothes, jewellery...
I wish the underground
movements were still around.
I'd love to join them Or
the army. The paratroopers.
There are
no women-paratroopers.
I’ll be joining
Arale's unit.
The week before he died, he
promised they'd accept me
Once they know
I had been to Petra.
they’ll take me
for sure
On the seventh day
God completed His work.
God blessed the seventh day
and hallowed it.
Blessed are You. our God.
King of the universe.
who creates
the fruit of the vine
Who has sanctified us
with his commandments.
and with love and favor
gave us
His holy Sabbath
as a heritage.
Blessed are you. our God.
Who sanctified the Sabbath.
Good Sabbath.
Haimke. reach out your
plate. -No carrots, please.
Carrots are good
for your eyes
Watch your tie
Bon Appetit!
-Thanks
Your gefilte-fish
is excellent. -Thanks.
Menachem made it.
You made the gefilte—fish?
It's a shame my mother
didn't make meatloaf today.
Would like to try some? I
still have some left over
What kind of a name
is Schulz?
One of the guys overheard me
speak German with my father.
They've been calling me
Schulz ever since.
Menachem, do your remember
Schulz, the SS man?
Do I !?
Once he caught me with
a potato under my shirt.
Weren't you allowed
to eat potatoes?
We were on a diet
-We were on a diet!
Dad has hated potatoes
ever since.
Nice suit -I paid
half my wages for it.
English fabric. Where
did you buy it? -In Jaffa.
Rozenberg sells
the exact same suits.
You need a smaller size,
don't you?
It.. shrinks in the wash.
How much did they
charge you for it?
Why don't you let him
eat in peace?
I haven't tasted such fish
since my mother died.
Fuck! Excuse me.
I'll be back in a moment.
Coming!
Hide his plate away!
Good Sabbath!
Excuse the interruption. -I
hope it's nothing serious
I'm looking for someone
named Schulz.
I hear he's going out
with your daughter
What did he do? -Rozenberg's
shop has been broken into.
The burglars entered thru
a 30 cm. wide air vent.
I don’t see how Schulz
could have squeezed in there
So why hunt him down? -He’s
been seen wearing a new suit
Dark green?
-Yes
Why don't you join us?
No thanks
I'm in a hurry.
Excuse the interruption.
I have to leave I have some
business to take care of
Shrinks in the wash, huh?
Good Sabbath. Mr. Goldfarb.
Business to take care of..
Gangster
And a stupid one.
Just a minute. What is this?
What are you doing?
Where does she manage
to pick up those types?
How should I know? -I don't
know where he got the suit!
In my worst nightmares I
never dreamed the police
would search my home.
Schulz promised to give it
all up after we marry
Marry?!
This child wants
to kill her mother
Promise me you'll never
see him again. -No way!
Do you think
we know nothing?
What do you know? -We know
all there is to know
Mirale. we know everything!
I'm sorry I took part in it
-In what?
The burglary
-Oh my God!
You broke into a store
with that punk?
You said you knew.
-How could we have known?
You’ll end up in a
correctional institution
In my worst nightmares I
never dreamed my daughter
would break into stores
-One store Big deal!
Miri the punk!
Come here!
And you. keep your
mouth shut! -One store.
How does she manage to get
into trouble time and again?
He has a bad influence on
the child. -Pm not a child.
I have an idea. -We re not
in the mood for your ideas.
What?
I shall take Mirale
to Toronto with me.
What for?
Till it all blows over.
-To Canada?!
Would you rather go to jail?
-For how long?
Till we get there.
-What will I do there?
With Morris and Clara you’ll
have the time of your life.
Come on. Menachem Hurry up
Mirale. do you
look gorgeous.
Morris, you’ve grown
a belly
Pm helping
Rappaport's cousin.
Be cautious
Don’t worry about Morns
I have a connection
at the airport.
When the time comes.
I will help you. too
Take good care of Mirale.
When will I see you again'?
I hope to give them the slip
as soon as I can.
You son of a...
Open the trunk
I didn't do it
on purpose. Dad.
I hate this hairdo
-It’s the latest fashion
Are you out of
your mind? -Just one drag
Take care!
Goodbye.
Dear Mom and Dad
and Haimke...
I’m counting the days
but time passes very slowly.
It is cold and rainy,
but it’s a comfortable life.
I am sure
Dad will love Toronto.
My heart sank when I heard
the visas were being delayed
I am not sure I could stand
it here alone much longer.
Thanks for the money.
It came just on time.
I miss you and wish
you'd hurry up and come
Otherwise. I shall
pack up and return home
All my love,
yours... Miri.
The boy will be joining the
army in a few years time.
You've heard him talk.
He wants to be like Arale.
A paratrooper. -He doesn't
know yet what he wants
And what about Mirale?
You know very well what will
happen should she return now
straight to his arms.
A life of peace and quiet
with my family is all I want
One year.
We ll go for one year.
we could always come back.
How could I
leave Arale behind?
We ll come for the memorial
service once a year.
Rozinka. let's
forget everything.
Start anew.
-Forget everything?
How can we
forget everything?
You forget what it was like
to live amongst Gentiles.
For them you’ll always
be a bloody Jew.
Me. a bloody Jew? -Yes. You.
Have you forgotten already?
How dare you
speak to me like that?
Where did Dad go?
Don’t you want
to go overseas?
Most important is that the
family should stick together
Right?
I’m going out
to look for Dad.
Whenever they argued.
Dad would yell: No! No! No!
But he always gave in.
Never before had he
slammed the door so hard,
bits of plaster
came off the ceiling.
This time. I had the feeling
that Mom would
give in to Dad
and agree to take
the trip around the world
Don’t you look flashy!
Can we have some money?
What do you need money for?
We want to
go to the pictures
and Gabis mother
isn't home.
Report card
“Conduct, not satisfactory?
“Conduct, not satisfactory"
What does that mean?
Mrs. Goldfarb.
I don’t have 30 thousand.
If you don’t have 30.000
you don't have a new store.
I’s worth a lot more.
Then why are you selling it?
-Don't waste our time
25 thousand
and you have a deal.
Let's settle
for 25 thousand.
30 thousand dollars
Not a penny less
27.000 and not a penny more.
-The man is tough as nails
Menachem, call
the other buyer, please
Ok then.
If I’m tough as nails,
she is Swedish steel.
Let’s drink to it
-30 thousand?
Thirty, thirty
I have name
for your new business
"Export-Import-Rappaport"
You’re just like your father
may he rest in peace.
I knew his father.
Haim-Mendel
A fine man but he was never
known for his staying power
Look, this situation
couldn't last forever.
With God’s help, one day
the tables will turn.
It'll only get worse -Do
you know what will happen?
War will break out.
-Who told you that?
Your rabbi?
And with God's help, our
soldiers will win that war
Like it says: “Thou shalt
spread abroad..."
Who will? Your sons
in the yeshive will
spread their money
on girlie magazines
Shall we sign? -All you need
is a little faith in God.
Where was God when they
killed my entire family?
What kind of a petty score
is this to keep with God?
6 million is a petty score?
-Let go of him
Shall we drink to our deal?
Mr Import-Export-Rappaport
won't accept water from you
Heaven forbid!
It might be unkosher!
What do you plan
to do with the money?
I have something going in
Canada, with a friend.
He's into big business
with Henigstein. in Toronto
Morris Greenspan?
-He and I are like brothers.
We used to share our last
crust of bread in the camps.
He's a devil,
this Moms Greenspan
What did you hear about him?
-My cousin Fischel
had a deal going
with him.
Was he conned!
Nonsense!
Will you stop counting
the money over and over.
I keep dreaming they’re
coming for our money
What do you say to that?
Who's there?
-Income Tax.
It's Morris Coming!
Menachem, don't!
-I'm coming!
Rozinka it's them
One moment, please.
Mr. Goldfarb? -I'm a bit ill
-This is a summons
for an audit.
Sign here, please
Thank you
-You're welcome.
Goodbye
Calm down. Menachem.
Its nothing at all.
Why don’t they let us
live in peace?
What to you want from me?
Rosa, look who’s here! -You
thought it was Income-Tax!
You're going to give me
a heart attack someday
Mirale sends you her love
-We got a letter.
Rosa! Do you look fine!
I came straight
from the airport
I reserved a hotelroom,
but first.
This time
you're staying with us.
I see you sold the shop
to Rappaport
How are you doing?
The visa dept is giving us
a hard time. -No problem.
Tomorrow morning Morris
will sort everything out.
Cancel your reservation.
-You bet!
Whenever Dad kept Mom awake
with his snores.
he told her
it's from the horses.
It seems Morris' father used
to own stables in Poland too
The Zimmermans are
leaving for America.
They’re leaving the country?
He didn't say a word
to me about it.
Mom says they are being
very secretive.
Maybe they're just
taking a trip.
They’re leaving
the country!
The rats are abandonning
the sinking ship.
Well? -God!
Don't let her stop.
Oh God!
Look at those knockers.
Let me take a look.
-There’s nothing to see yet.
Oh God!
What?!
Gotta hand it to your Dad.
-Maybe she ordered a taxi.
You'd need a truck to move
those knockers, not a taxi.
Where is Menachem?
Did you go to the embassy?
He had business to take care
of and I had a rendezvouz...
Full house!
Did you get the visas?
-No problem.
Everything is
being taken care of.
Remember ?
Remember how I used to sing
this to you during the war?
Goddammit!
No harm done. Rozinka.
I’ll buy you
a new slip tomorrow
Don't move.
Does this ring a bell?
Ten years I’ve been waiting.
Did you have one too many?
-Just a couple of drinks.
Why wouldn't you
run off with me?
Because I didn’t want
to run off anywhere
Now you are both
running from your Israel
And who will get your money
across the border to Canada?
Let bygones be bygones
Why. Rosa
You had more than
just a couple of drinks
Remember how you wanted me?
Why wouldn't you
leave him then?
That's the way it is.
Every pot has a fitting lid
Who? Clara?
She is the pot for me
A chamber pot. maybe.
Aren't there enough Shikses
in Canada?
You’re out of your mind! You
want to wreck two families?
We ll start a new family.
You and I. Rosa.
What’s wrong?
It’s my back
Watch me. Morris. Look!
Come on.
He can't.
He pulled a muscle.
Take a look!
Just like Fred Astaire!
What's wrong?
-Nothing...
I thought you were in jail.
A few days, that's all.
How do you like the car?
Nice car.
-Great set of wheels.
I see your friend
knows something about cars.
Climb in.
I'll take you for a ride.
Fuck!
Say: "Home!"
-Fuck "home"!
Ever seen a gyroscope?
-What's that?
An airplane compass.
-He's a sharp one. isn't he?
What's it good for. anyway?
For example;
say I'm whizzing along.
the police is at my heels
and a hill looms up ahead.
The car turns over.
I don't know where I am
What do I do? -You check
the gyroscope. -No
I draw this -It's just like
the gun that was stolen
from my father.
-What a coincidence!
I hear you're leaving
the country -No way
They're taking a trip.
-Shut up.
I know everything.
Miri writes me.
You sold the store,
didn't you?
"My sweetest Dovale...
"I'm really bored here.
And sad. and depressed.
"I'd leave today.
“only I don't want to upset
Mom and Dad's plans.
"I also don't have
the money to do it”
Your parents are really
stingy Where are they
going to put the money?
In a bank?
Stop the car I want to
get out. -Wait a minute!
"Be faithful to me
like you promised, or else!"
She's wild about me.
-Arale would never
have let you near her.
-Oh yeah?
I hear he was killed
in a motor accident.
He was killed in action.
He even got a decoration.
So why didn’t they write
about it in the papers?
It was a secret operation.
-Secret my ass.
Tell your parents I'll be
coming to Canada, too
Where will you get the money
to go abroad?
I already have a plan.
Last stop, guys
See you in Canada
Once Arale beat him up.
He didn’t leave the house
for a whole week.
Take a look.
Oh Petra.
the city of the Red Rock...
He's going to kill us both.
-Take it easy
Antisemites They begrudge
a jew a visa to their Canada
Well done. Morris
What are you so happy about?
We sweated blood in order
to get' this bit of paper.
and he is asking
what we’re so happy about!
It's not too late
to change your minds.
The only thing I regret, is
having followed your advice
and come here, to Israel.
-Menachem! Mind the boy.
All right I won't
say another word
What did I
What is it. Rozinka?
Is my food that distasteful?
-Why distasteful? Watch me!
So why did you chuck
the meatloaf out the window?
Rozinka. really...
Isn't a man allowed to get
excited once in a while?
I’ll be off now.
-See you in Toronto. Leizer.
Next year I’ll send
for the whole family.
Go to Toronto. There you can
build castles in the air.
Castles in the air?
I'm going to be
a major building contractor.
-Why don’t you build here?
Do you know what the problem
is with this place?
Too many Jews
in one place.
Everybody's trying to con
everyone else
Times will never get better
and peace will never come
I won't stay
and listen to this.
Aren't you tired of being
Ben-Gurion's cannon fodder?
I won’t be cannon fodder
I'll be a paratrooper.
See? -Don't you butt in!
Mr. Leizer..
In my home Morris
can say whatever he likes
The Jews belong here.
In the State of Israel
-The State of Israel indeed!
This is just another ghetto,
only instead of Yiddish.
we speak Hebrew. -You'll be
speaking Yiddish over there.
in Canada.
You said we were
taking a trip.
Sure We’ll stay a year or
two. If we don't like it.
we ll return. It'll be
just like a holiday. -Liar!
You miserable liar!
You'll never see me again.
This journey has made
everyone lose their minds.
I really have to go
-I'll see you at the airport
When you get back from
that Canada of yours...
That’s when you’ll see me
at the airport.
Haimke. what are you
doing here?
I beg you.
Don't let them take me away.
I don’t want to go.
It’s not up to me.
I'll work for you. I'll do
whatever you say
I called your parents
They're on their way.
Would Arale have left?
-Watch it The water is deep
You’re against this, and yet
you don’t let me stay
Be careful. Haimke.
Don't jump in.
The water is deep
Come out! I can't swim.
Do me a favour. Haim,
and come out of the water
I don’t want to leave!
Calm down, sweetie.
We ll never return
I know it -Sure we will
We ll visit every year.
Tear up the visa
Cancel the flight.
I couldn't live
anywhere else.
Try and
understand Daddy, too.
This may be
our last opportunity
Daddy will be
a big contractor.
You'll have everything
you could ask for.
We’ll buy a huge ranch.
We ll have horses, cars...
everything you desire
We ll build a big villa
a bunker below the ground,
atom-bomb and missile proof.
On the roof we'll have
for a helicopter.
We'll have
our own pilot.
One of ours, not a gentile
So that in case
something happens, the whole
family can board the chopper
and..
We'll be back. Leizer
Sooner than you think
Come out
Let's not part like this
I'll wait for an Israeli
ship and sail back home.
There’s no harbour
in Toronto.
I'll take the train to
Halifax and sail from there.
Haim and Yael
sitting in a tree...
K-l-S-S-l-N-G
So she said. This is not my
husband, it's Rappaport.
Good to see you. Leizer.
Hello. Morris
Why won’t you
come to Canada too?
A handy man like Leizer
could make a hell
of a living out there
I like it here. -Sure! He
couldn’t part with his cows.
Listen; A Pole, a Romanian
and an Sephardic Jew...
I don't want to hear
this kind of joke here.
The problem with you is.
-Watch it. It’s very hot.
I like spicy food
The problem with you is
you have no sense of humor.
-How was it?
Perfect.
some It’s good
Your mind dries out when you
stay in the sun too long.
Nothing makes you laugh
anymore.
But that’s not your fault
It's the climate.
Go to Canada, you drunks.
I like it here
-He likes it here!
It's paradise
Here, he likes it!
Here in the land
of our forefathers
Our hopes and dreams
will come true
A life of freedom
and liberty
A life of divine inspiration
Sing a song, sing a song
Rejoice and be merry...
That’s enough. Morns
Go to Canada. Go. Jew.
Donate to the UJA and
take great pride in Israel
He’s completely mad.
Look at him! So uptight!
I’m waiting for an answer.
-I told you. It’s over.
We ll go wherever you wish.
-Forget it.
Rosa. I have
a small problem.
How much do you need?
-10 thousand.
dollars
Do you want an answer
right now? -Yes.
Then the answer is No.
You can have my ball
-I don’t need your ball.
I'm going to Petra
just as we planned
and you're
nothing but a traitor.
Now give me the gun.
Give me the gun!
What gun
What do you have there?
-Nothing. -What nothing?
Show me
Thief! Criminal! -Dad.
It wasn't us. -It was Schulz
Come here!
I ll tell Mom
about the lady next door.
Hands up!
-Don't shoot.
Hands up!
It's me. Schulz.
-What are you doing here?
I came for the gun
Liar! Thief! You’re here
to steal our money.
I'm a thief?
And who broke into the shop?
thought it was a prank.
A prank!
That's hysterical.
Schulz! What are you
doing here?
I left a few records behind.
I came over to get them.
You shit! Maybe you'd like
to use our comb, too
You crook!
First you rum our daughter.
and now you want
to ruin us!
You should talk! Traitors!
Deserters! Fuck you!
Fuck you and your brother
who goes to university.
You leave my brother
out of this.
Hello.
-Hello... and goodbye.
What’s wrong. Morris? -I’m
taking an earlier flight.
How come?
Pm just taking an
earlier flight that's all
Where’s the money belt?
Menachem, hold it
I have a taxi waiting.
I'll explain in Toronto
We ll take the money across.
I’m not taking chances
Take it ourselves?
It’s dangerous
Do you know what could
happen if we get caught?
I'm giving him the belt
Morris, see you in Canada.
I don't get this.
What's wrong?
I spoke to
Rappaport’s cousin
It's a pack of lies How
could you believe that man?
He told me people
are looking for you
I get a feeling you are
keeping things from us.
Thank you.
come over here to help you
and this is what I get
Thank you very much
We shouldn't have
treated him this way.
Attention!
At ease!
I have just had a meeting
with the chief of staff.
The march to the Petra
is being postponed for now.
I'm being sent overseas.
on a secret mission.
Goodbye
It seemed all was lost.
I pictured myself in exile
It was cold and snowy
and I had no friends
People were speaking English
or Yiddish or even worse...
Polish. Besides,
what kind of place was this.
where they
don't even play soccer
Drive through the cemetery.
It's a half hour detour.
We ll miss our flight.
When does the plane leave?
-I will not board the plane
unless we drop in
at the cemetery first
We’re going to Canada
Leizer will drop by to make
sure everything is in order.
We'll visit once a year.
Menachem...
he wants to go so badly.
Miri?
Dad!
What happened?
I hated Canada. I had
no friends there. Nothing.
was so cold
and homesick.
Forgive me. Dad.
Never mind.
Hi. Haimke.
What?
Come. Haimke
I'll just die there.
Poor Mirale..
She’s cold out there...
and lonely
Maybe we shouldn't have
sent her there.
We could send her
a ticket home. -What?
What do I know
about real estate?
We ll send her
a ticket home.
Guys! I'm coming back
Go.
In a minute.
Home.
That's better.