Srugim (2008–2012): Season 2, Episode 2 - Episode #2.2 - full transcript

Previously...

Are you leaving?
-I'm taking a break.

Where are you going?
-Far away.

That's it, the waiting is over.

You're marrying
the man you love.

The years of loneliness are over.

Today.

Shit!

Everyone will know
I got my period.

He can't put the ring on my finger
or let me drink from the wine.

We can't be alone together.



So you'll be together physically
in a week, big deal.

It's only sex.

Yes. -The doctor just saw Mom.
Her condition is getting worse.

I'll be right there.

When did it happen?
-Half an hour ago.

You can't let an evening go by
without coming here, right?

I have to clear
my head a little.

You used to be religious?

Until a year and a half ago.

It's all new to you, huh?
Fresh.

I don't want to defy
the laws of family purity.

Me neither.

I love you.
-Me too.

"SRUGIM"



Have you been awake long?
-Not long.

Cut it out,
you're embarrassing me.

You're so beautiful
in the morning.

You've only seen me
on two mornings.

I plan to see you
for the next 80 years.

Shall we start the day?
-Yep.

My friends' son came-baek a month ago,
he thinks he's a dolphin.

He ate some kind of mushroom

and now he's driving them crazy,
he won't come out of the bathtub,

he keeps making
weird dolphin sounds.

Did you take a^ytkiwg
while you were there? -No.

Nothing? You didn't smoke
or eat anything? -Not a thing.

One Swiss cheese,
one hummus.

You're so sweet,
you didn't have to.

I knew you were
in a hurry, so...

I'm not actually.
They cancelled my first class.

Really?

That's great.
-Yeah, but I'm going anyway.

I have lots of papers to check.

Isn't it strange paying a Shivah (mourning)
call two days after a wedding?

During the week of the Seven Blessings.
-Yes.

Okay... have a good day.
-Have a good day.

I forgot my diary.
Go on doing what you were doing.

What?

I can't when someone else is
in the house. -Are you serious?

Yes.
-Okay, I hope you'll get over it.

I plan on being
in the house sometimes.

Sorry.
-Bye. -Bye.

That's not funny.
-Bye. -Bye.

Where did you
disappear yesterday?

I didn't disappear.
-You didn't answer the phone.

Yes, I'm sorry,
I was busy.

Did you happen
to find my t-shirt?

Pardon me? -I forgot
my t-shirt at your place.

No way.

You kicked me out,
didn't give me a chance to look for it.

Admit it, you used me
and dropped me.

Would you stop it? You didn't
forget anything at my place.

We’ve got customers.

It felt as if...

she was waiting for
our permission to go.

She didn't have the strength
to fight anymore.

Drink.

When did she actually...

On Tuesday evening.

She wanted to recite
"Shema Yisrael"...

I placed my hand
on her eyes and...

and we recited it together...

After that she kept her eyes shut
for a few minutes

as if she was resting and...

we understood that..

"Blessed be the true Judge."

Pull yourself together.

"May God comfort you among those
who mourn for Zion and Jerusalem

"and may you know
no further sorrow."

'May God comfort you among those
who mourn for Zion and Jerusalem

"and may you know
no further sorrow."

Thank you.

Why aije you behaving like thiis?

Have I insulted you?

No.

Did you have suoh a bad
time with me? -No, it was ok.

Then what's the problem?

Why are you avoiding me?

This isn't me, you know?
I don't jump straight into...

I'm not used to...

Everything is in reverse,
we started from the end.

You're a great guy, but...

Actually, I don't know
if you're a great guy

because I don't really know you.
-Who is that?

Hey, Relit!

Wow! How was it?
-It was... okay.

Look at you,
you haven't changed a bit.

What did you expect? -I don't know,
people change in six months.

Yeah.

Would you like something to drink?
-Actually, I'm starving.

Would you like something to drink?
-Actually, I'm starving.

Nothing here is kosher
except the peanuts.

You went all the way huh?

Would you like some coffee?
-No, thanks.

How are your parents
dealing with all of this?

My mom
doesn't talk to me about it.

And my father doesn't
talk to me at all.

At all?
You had a fight?

Worse, he's indifferent.

He says nothing,
asks nothing,

he has no idea
where or what I am.

He's not interested in me.
-I'm sure that's not true.

He deesn't show any interest,
at any rate.

There's no plaTe in the living
room for the Temple Mount.

Why?
There's something very inspiring

about hanging a picture of the
Temple Mount in the living room.

Why don't you donate it
to the school?

I can't, it's a gift
from the vice-principal.

Then to a soup kitchen?

Yifat.
-What?

You're not wearing
a head covering!

Oh! Wow, I forgot.

I forgot.
Is there anybody out there?

The coast is clear.

Don't take three hours!

Where's Dad?
-Where could he possibly be?

We have to look after him. -He's either
in the kitchen or the toilet, relax.

She means, look after him
after the Shivah.

Mom did everything for him,

he doesn't know how to cook
or do the laundry.

And there's his diabetes.

He's not a baby, Hani.

I can stay here and not move
to Jerusalem. -Absolutely not.

Mom would never allow it.

We have to think about Sabbaths too.
We can't leave him alone.

I'll stay with him
this coming Sabbath.

I'll take him on the "Nasso" Sabbath.

The "Beha'aloteha" Sabbath is on me.

What? -I'll do the cooking,
just stay with him here

or he can stay with you
in Jerusalem.

No way am I staying alone
with Dad at the Sabbath table.

We can spend the Sabbaths
with him, together.

Really?
Twice a month?

No, I can't,
sorry, it won't work.

Listen, I work in a hospital.

I can't commit to Sabbaths
on a regular basis.

I heard you were with your mother
during her last moments. -Yes.

She was in terrible pain
during her Past hours.

I felt that
she wanted to go already.

At one point, she...

She wanted to recite
"Shema Yisrael" and...

I placed my hand
on her eyes and...

we recited it together.

I'm not at all sure that we're
allowed to pay a Shivah call

during the "Seven Blessings" week.

Text Rabbi Shapira and ask him.

It's under "Shapira Rabbi".

Are you serious?
-Yes, he answers quickly.

Okay.

Is it Rabbi Shapira 1
or Rabbi Shapira 2? -2.

Yifati, do you want me to drive
while you fix your head covering?

No. Did you text it?
-Yes.

You'll be more comfortable
fixing it if you're not driving.

Besides, I know howto drive.

Everything's fine.
Cutie and I get along just fine.

Right, Cutie? -Maybe I should ask
Cutie if he'll let me drive him.

Of course he will.
-Wonderful...

How was the wedding?
-Emotional. -And...?

And what? -Afterwards...
Did they hiisig, kis'S, hold hands?

I didn't notice.

Who cares?
-I don't kjjiow, it's interesting.

Look at her with the hat.

Sweetheart!

It's so great to see you, sweetie.
-You too.

You look different
with your head covered.

Older.
-No, not at all, just different.

Let's go, we're late.

Hello to you too, bridegroom.
-Hello.

I'm so sorry about missing your
wedding, I tried to make it, but...

Anyway, I'm here for the
Seven Blessings and I'm the "new face".

Except, we cancelled
the Seven Blessings

There's a Shivah instead.

Sorry we brought you back,
you couldVe stayed longer.

I wouldn't have stayed
a mj.ia.wite linger.

Let's go.

"May His great name be
exalted and sanctified

"in the world which He created
according to His will.

"May He establish his kingdom
during your lifetime

"speedily and soon.
And say, Amen.

Is it, "no further" or "no more"?

"May God comfort you among those
who mourn for Zion and Jerusalem

"and may you know no further sorrow."
It's "no further".

I'm not saying

Luckily, nobody expects you to.

I didn't say it
when I was religious either.

It's a long and awkward phrase.
-Why?

Often there isn't much you
can say and it helps.

Besides, it's beautiful.
"Those who mourn for Zion."

It's as if they're not alone.

It's a long and awkward phrase.

Right, Reut? How did you feel
when you were mourning?

It's usually very awkward,
but I always say it.

So do I.

"Hadassah Brener, of blessed memory"

Is anybody thirsty? -I am.
I'll get something from the kitchen.

So... how was it? Tell us.

It was... nice.
-Nice? -Yes.

Pollution, cows,
stomach trouble, nice.

I guess you weren't in Dharamsala.
-I was.

Did you go up to Dharamkot?
-Yes.

It's the most beautiful place
I've ever been to.

I spent the Sabbath there.

Not a Sabbath goes by
that I don't miss it.

Did you spend a Sabbath there?
-Yes, I did. -And?

I met Yoav Lieblich.

Come to think of it, I haven't
seen him lately. -Yeah.

He has a 20 year-old girlfriend
and he's growing his hair long.

By the way,
thanks for the "Lonely Planet".

It isn't mine,
it's my brother's.

Oh, okay,
go and return it to him.

There's something in your hair.
-There's nothing there,

it's just a dumb joke
about a head covering.

It isn't nice to insult
a person in mourning.

"May God comfort you among those
who mourn for Zion and Jerusalem

"and may you know
no further sorrow."

I share your sorrow.
-Thank you.

I just found out that this belongs
to you and I wanted to thank you.

You're Reut.
-Yes.

This isn't my book.
-Yes, I'm sorry, it's new.

Yours was stolen during my trip.
-Oh. Never mind.

You must've had lots of experiences
with it in India, I'm really sorry.

No, actually...
I've never been in India.

I only bought the book.
-Really? -Yes.

Would you like to sit down?

I also have guides to
New Zealand and South America.

You weren't there either.
-No, I only buy the books.

But I'll get to India some day.

If I were you,
I wouldn't be too set on it.

Didn't you enjoy
-Not really.

Everyone expects me
to come back all excited

with stories about how spiritual
and beautiful India is.

They expect to see
a transformation in me. -Yes.

People expect all sorts of things.
-Yes.

Even when they pay a Shivah call.

They think they know how a
person in mourning should behave

They even have fixed phrases, like...

"At least
she's not suffering anymore."

"He loved you so much."

My father died three years ago

I'm sorry.

"Be strong."

How are you?
-I have no idea.

I'm not really grasping it.

There are so many people around
and there's such a commotion,

we hardly get any sleep.
-You look tired.

I know.

Shivah is so exhausting and boring.

The worst thing is that people
look at you all the time.

I don't know what kind
of face I should put on.

What do you mean, "face"?

When someone says,
"May God console you,

what kind of face
am I supposed to make?

Like this?

Or maybe this?

Maybe I should
just close my eyes.

Yes, that's it,
because it leads to..

Stop it, idiot.

Why the long face, Yifati?

It's nothing.
-What do you mean, nothing?

How are you? How are you both?
Are you having fun?

We're fine.

I don't know,
it's a little weird.

We're living together,
but it's almost like living with you.

I don't know.

Maybe it's because
we haven't...

You know, been together yet,
so it's weird.

At least with you,
I wasn't embarrassed,

with him, I'm...

Watch the door.

I understand that your brother was
with her during her last moments.

She departed like a righteous woman.
-Yes.

"May God comfort you among those
who mourn for Zion and Jerusalem

"and may you know no further sorrow."
-Thank you.

That was a little too aggressive.
-Roi is driving me crazy.

He's telling everyone about
how she died, when,

what she said,
whether she was warm or cold.

He's driving me nuts.
-Why?

Because he's obsessive about it.
-Why does it annoy you?

Hey. -Hi.
-I'll be going.

Thank you for coming.

Hello.
-Hi.

How are things?
-Fine.

Two friends came to see Nati.

Great.

Have you seen Yifat?

I thought you couldn't go
with people around.

I can't.
I told you I have a problem.

Yes, except you didn't tell me
that I'm the problem.

Oh, you're twisting everything.
-I'm not.

With other people around it's ok,
but not with your husband.

Does it make sense to you?

This really isn't the
time or place to argue.

Was she conscious during her
last days? -Yes, until the end.

She understood the situation?

We felt that she was waiting
for our permission to go.

She didn't have the strength
to continue fighting.

She...
She asked to recite "Shema Yisrael"

So I placed my hand
on her eyes and...

We said it together.

She kept her eyes closed
for a few moments,

as if she was resting,

and we understood.

That's it, that was the end.

There's enough food here
to last two weeks.

You have to see this.

There's a chart showing which neighbor
prepares what and when.

There are instructions too:
"No sugar, no eggplant."

"No eggplant" is for Nati.

Maybe I should fix him
something special anyway?

It looks like
everything is organized.

Excuse me.

What a sweetie.
-Thank you.

He's so cute. May I?
-Sure. You can take him for a spin,

my arms are killing me.
-Gladly.

Hi, sweetie.

Aren't you Rabbi Baruchin's daughter?
-Yes. How did you...

I was three grades below you
in high school.

Everyone knew who
Rabbi Baruchin's daughter was.

We had the privilege of having
Rabbi Baruchin marry us.

What an exceptional person.
Your father is very special.

Yes.
Did you come to see Atara?

No, I came to see Nati.
I know him from "the swamp".


e live near each other
in Jerusalem.

With a father like yours,
I'd never leave home.

From the house of my father
to the house of my husband.

Tell me,

is it true that your sister
has left the faith?

What?

They say that Rabbi Bruchin's
daughter left the faith.

Yes, it's true.

The poor rabbi.
It mustn't be easy for him.

It isn't easy for anybody.

A friend came to see you,
she's in the living room.

Thank you, Daddy.

How are you?
-I'm fine, child.

Did you take your medicine?
-Yes, I'm fine.

When will the Shivah be over?
-Thursday morning.

Would you like something to drink?
-Tea, thank you, if you don't mind.

You live near Nati?
-We used to be neighbors.

Sugar?
-No, thank you.

Nati is very tired, isn't he?

Sometimes.

When he does double shifts, I guess.

I think he finds time
to make up for lost sleep.

As long as he finds time to sleep.

Thank you.

I hope you don't mind my asking.
-Not at all.

I'm glad you're asking.

Do you meet on Sabbaths?
-Of course.

Yes, we meet and talk
and eat our meals together.

Everyone cooks something.

Nati cooks?
-No.

It's okay,
he brings the drinks.

Wonderful, thank you.

Nati's father,
your yarmulke is inside-out.

Thank you.

It's a bit quieter now.

Go eat something before
visitors come for evening prayers.

Join me, there's enough food
for a battalion.

No, I think we'll go.
We've been a nuisance long enough.

Thank you for coming.

Text us if you need anything,
we'll come again.

Don't you dare.

Enough. I've ruined your
"Seven Blessings" already.

See you tomorrow.
-She's so difficult.

How do you live with her?

Can I get a hug?
-You bet.

Okay.
We'll talk, sweetie.

Excuse me for not saying
"God will comfort..." -Definitely.

"May God comfort you among those
who mourn for Zion and Jerusalem."

"May God comfort you among those
who mourn for Zion and Jerusalem."

"May your comfort
come from heaven."

You shouldn't be doing that.

I know, but I can't sit anymore.

Don't tell anybody.
-I won't.

Okay, we're going.

"May God comfort you among those
who mourn for Zion and Jerusalem

"and may you know
no further sorrow."

Thank you.

It was nice meeting you.
-Me too. Goodbye. -Bye.

Where did they disappear to?
We all left together.

There you are.
Thank you very much.

Chill out.
-Chill out?

I'd never guess
that Roi and Nati are brothers.

They're so different.

Are you strapped in?

Yes.
-Where do I drop you off?

At the bar.
-At the office.

The office?
You just landed this morning.

Don't you want to enjoy
being at home a little?

I have tons of work.

Dad wants us all
to sit together.

I need some quiet.

Do you.

Leave that.

Anything else?
-No, thanks.

Okay, but I have
something to say.

Next time you tell everybody
how Mom died,

tell them that a minute before
she recited "Shema Yisrael"

she asked, "Where is Nati?"

Okay, we'll talk.
-Bye.

Those two work so hard,
they hardly have a life.

Reut just came back from India.
-Straight to work.

I think she hoped
she'd meet someone there.

How does Nati seem to you?
He seems more or less okay to me.

He looks lonely to me.

If I could,
I'd hug you right now.

If I could, I'd kiss you.

It'll all work out in the end,
you'll see.

"Rabbi Shapira 2".
-What? Read it.

"A bride and groom are allowed
to console the bereaved

"during the week of the
Seven Blessings. Mazal Tov."

Sorry, this is
a life-and-death situation.

Look at the road.
-Okay, okay.

Hello. -Hello, Hodaya?
-Yes.

You don't know me, I got your
number from Tzila's sister.

Tzila? -Tzila, a neighbor of Nehama,
the kindergarten teacher.

Your mother's hairstylist's
second cousin?

Didn't anyone tell you I'd call?
My name is Assaf.

Anyway, I heard some
very good things about you

and I thought we might
go out some evening

and get to know each other.
-Is that what you thought?

Yes. I think it's always worth
getting to know people, I mean...

even if I'm not right for you,

you could introduce me
to one of your friends.

Yeah.

What do you say?

I say...

Why not?

I'd be happy to get to know you.
-Is tomorrow evening okay?

Tomorrow evening is fine.

I'm sorry,
I shouldn't have said that to you.

Certainly not that way.

I deserved it.

Nati, you were there
every day for two months.

I wasn't there
at the most important moment.

I don't think she knew
what she was talking about.

She also asked where
Grandpa Aaron was.

You're trying to console me now?

I think that what she wanted most,
we both didn't give her.

Grandchildren?

She wanted to know that
we've settled down.

That we have families
of our own.

That we're happy.

Now you're telling me she was worried
because I'm not married?

You're so exhausting, Nati.
-You're exhausting.

Okay.

I envy you.

I can't figure out
what I'm feeling.

I've always envied you.

Ever since you were bom.

I envy you.

For what reason?

Forget it.

Forgotten.

So we're even.

Good night.

Good night.

I'm working from home tomorrow.
Take the car.

It'll save you half an hour
in the morning.

Thank you.
Sit down.

What?

Our Seven Blessings.

There's no quorum, no feast,
no "new face".

Who needs a new face?

"Grant perfect joy to
these loving companions,

as you did Your creations
in the Garden of Eden.

"Blessed are You, Lord, who grants
the joy of groom and bride. -Amen."

To life.

To our life.

To our life.