Srugim (2008–2012): Season 2, Episode 5 - Episode #2.5 - full transcript

- Previously... -

Did you have lots of girlfriends?

How many girls
could I have been with, Hodaya?

Until a year and a half ago I was
religious. -OK, that's why I'm asking.

Three.

Besides you.

"May His great name be
exalted and sanctified..."

Where's Dad?
We have to look after him.

We have to think about Sabbaths too.

We can't leave him alone.

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



I've my eye on someone.
-Who?

Nati’s brother. I met him
during their mother's shivah.

I think he likes me.

I met Reut today.

You have her phone number?

"Srugim"

I have nothing to say.
-That's part of being married.

You talk much less.
-Then I want a divorce.

I'm kidding.

Hey, you're looking at
other women already?

Other women? That's Michal,
she used to work with me.

The one with the gray blouse? -Yes.
-She was the school psychologist.

She's very pretty.
-Yes.

What do you mean, "yes"?



Say, "No way,
you're much prettier,"

even if you don't mean it.

You're much prettier than her,
and I do mean it.

Amir? -Michal.
-Hi, how are you?

Fine, how are you?
-Great.

This is Yifat.
-Nice to meet you, I'm Michal.

I understand congratulations
are in order? -Yes, thank you.

Nice. How long has it been?
-Two months. -And a week.

How about you? I mean...
have you found a new job?

I left because I got an offer from
the Sela Administration. -Right.

I think you told me about it.
-Yes.

OK, it was very nice
meeting you, Efrat. -Yifat.

Sorry, Yifat.

You know who
she could be right for?

Who?

Nati. -What?
What are you talking about?

Sure. I'm telling you,
they're exactly the same type.

The type
that doesn't get married?

What do you care? We'll earn
a third of Paradise. -No way.

Where's our waitress?

We ordered 20 minutes ago.

Here she is.

Would you like to sit
somewhere else? -No.

What did you say your job is?

All sorts of things.
-Related to economics. -Yes.

Instead of both of you cleaning,
maybe one of you can bring our coffee?

We've been sitting here since four
and now it's four... much later.

I'd never have the nerve to do that.

So your job has to do with economics?

You're an economist, so to speak.

Just a second.

OK.

Yes. -It sounds like someone
doesn't want to talk to me.

No, I'm under the influence
of an "economic date."

How are you? -Good.

We haven't spoken for a while.

We haven't spoken for a week.

Did your finger hurt too much
to send a short text message?

Like, "How are you?"
-Sorry, I was very busy, I had an exam.

Would you like to meet today?
-Um...

Here's our coffee.
-Excellent.

So, Dvir, tell me something about
yourself, I don't know anything.

Gladly.

Hello. Hodaya?
-Yes. -Yael?

Come in.

Would you like to drink something?
-No, thanks.

I just came from a meeting at a cafe
but help yourself.

No, I'm fine.

It's just weird that you're here.

I saw you in a play
a couple of days ago.

You were amazing, by the way.

You probably
don't see many plays.

I see lots of plays
and you were excellent. -Thanks.

Let's sit down.

Assaf told me you have a part
in a film about a settler. -Yes.

It's a film about a girl who
grew up in a settlement

and moves to Jerusalem
to study at the university.

She falls in love with
a non-religious guy, blah, blah, blah.

It's very emotional,
everyone cries in the end.

I thought if I met someone
with a religious background,

I could learn a little more
about my character. -Sure.

Even if we only talk,
I could pick up some things,

if it's OK with you.

Sure, I can babble endlessly.

Great.
I bought a prayer book.

Wow!
Nice prayer book.

Why don't we have some coffee?
-Terrific.

No sugar.

OK, that was a fun date.

What can I do?
The call came as a surprise.

At least walk slower,
I'm wearing high heels.

Sorry.

I don't want anyone
to grab the apartment.

Another week with Nati
and we'll both commit suicide.

Here it is.
-Wait for me.

It's too small, isn't it?
-Yeah, but maybe I could paint it.

A wide mirror...
would make it look more spacious.

You can add a cream-colored rug.
-Yes.

With a bit of peach.

I'm only kidding.

Are you sure
you're Nati's brother?

Yes. I'm the "different" one
in our family.

I don't remember
if I told you over the phone

that we advertised the wrong price.
-What do you mean, "wrong"?

Why didn't you tell us on the phone?
That's not right.

Reut.
Excuse us for a minute.

Just a minute? This apartment
is small and dingy as it is,

now she wants to raise the price?

OK, but let's hear
what she has to say.

It was advertised as 3,300,
it's actually 3,800.

You really don't have to take it.
Just decide.

Because another couple
is coming to see it soon. OK?

What nerve.

It's because you got all excited.

Add one stitch
after every three stitches.

Give it to me.

The important thing
is that I look credible.

How do you expect to look credible
if you can't knit?

It has to feel natural.
-Right.

I think the text is good.
-Yeah? -Yes.

It's authentic in general.

Listen, she won't bashfully
bow her head every second,

like it says here, it's exaggerated.
-She's modest.

No, it's too much.
It'll look weird.

Religious women aren't such "mice,"
she should have more confidence.

OK, how should it be?
-More natural.

You talk,
you see if there's chemistry.

Would you like an example
from my first date? -Certainly.

It was about eight years ago.

I had just arrived at the university,
I was sitting in the cafeteria.

Someone glanced at me.
Suddenly he walked over to me,

which was very unusual
and very impressive.

That he walked over to you?
-Yes, it was very brave of him.

We planned to meet the next day
at Sacher Park.

We started talking. You know,
a getting-to-know-you conversation.

What youth movement are you in?
Do you know this one or that one?

We finally found someone
we both knew, very vaguely.

We started talking about him.

Suddenly I realized that throughout
the date we were talking about someone

I had met on some Bnei Akiva trip

and that all I remembered about him
was that he had red hair.

We're walking silently,
meanwhile it's getting dark.

Deep inside I know there's
no way I'd ever marry this guy.

We come out of the park,
say goodbye and that was it.

Redheads!
You always remember them.

I'll definitely never forget him.
-What a mess.

Give it to me.
Wow, what did you do?

The yarn unwound.
-Never mind.

I lost the page we were on.
It was chapter five, right?

I think so.

You're not concentrating, huh? Is it
because of the girl you're dating?

Reut. Yes.
-How are you getting along?

Pretty good, considering
I didn't call her for a week.

Actually, I drove her nuts
yesterday too.

We planned to meet in a cafe and she
ended up seeing an apartment with me.

Nice. It means she's serious.
-Yes.

Except I'm not sure
if that's good or bad.

You have things to talk about
when you meet? -Plenty.

Then it's OK.
Believe me, after 10 years

what keeps me and Rinat together
is that we have things to talk about.

Hi. -Hi.
Hello.

Did Dad talk to you about the Sabbath?
-Yes, he'll be staying with us.

We have to cook something.
-Yeah.

Here we are.
Page 58.

Answer her.
It's the third time she's calling.

Hi, Yifati.
-Well?

Yes, yew can be a matchmaker.
-I knew you were right for each other.

How did it go?
-We sat down, talked, ate, drank.

We talked, got up,
walked, talked.

She's a-psychologist.
I told you, didn't I?

Yes, you told me.
So did she, Yifat.

Is she nice, not too tough?
-No, she's very nice.

Did you talk about me and Amir?
-No, not especially.

She said you look like
a perfect couple.

She said that?
-Yes.

OK, are you bringing her
to the Sabbath meal?

I'm with my father on the Sabbath.
So I don't know, maybe for dessert.

Yifat, I have to go,
I'm parking.

OK, bye.
-Bye.

Sounds like you're close.
-Yes, we're old friends.

When we talk on the phone, Nati,
don't put me on speaker, please.

Done.

I don't understand you,
don't you want Nati to find somebody?

I do, I just don't understand your
enthusiasm to play the matchmaker.

I'm not enthusiastic,
only want my friends to be happy.

Finally!
can't get a hold of you.

Well, how was it?
-How was what?

What do you mean, "what"? Dvir.
-Oh, he's very nice.

You have a good eye for guys, Yifat.
-Yeah? Will there be another date?

No, unfortunately, not.

Although he's really charming.

But...
-But he's not your type.

No, he's not my type.
But thanks for thinking about me.

I'm not giving up.
Better luck next time.

OK, sweetie, bye.
-Well?

Notice how long it's taking them
to bring the coffee.

Well, it is a laid-back cafe.
They take their time.

Soon a waitress will come over and
right before she serves your coffee

she'll slip and drop the tray.

What's happening with an apartment?
-I think I'm stuck with Nati for life.

My only consolation is that
he's on duty most of the time.

Well, I can rescue you
on Friday night.

I'm invited to Yifat and Amir.
-You can't rescue me.

My father's coming over.
-Oh, you're tied up with your family.

Unfortunately.

I can come over
and rescue you there.

I'm only kidding.
-No, why not? Come over.

You want me to come?
-Sure.

Being with the two of them
last time was hell.

Come over. I'll owe you one.

OK. It's a date.

I see you bought some
goodies for Dad. -Yes.

Calf's foot jelly. Delicious.
-Give me that.

I think you're slightly off
when it comes to Dad's taste.

Why? -Since when
does he eat calf's foot jelly?

I remember once that he was
very happy Mom made it for him.

Really? -Yes.
-I don't remember such a thing.

You were little.

OK. I hope Dad remembers
that he likes it.

Hey, what about an apartment?
Did you find anything?

Am I really getting on your nerves?
-No. You're OK.

Take your time.
-You know I don't want to be a bother.

You're no bother,
I was kidding.

I met Reut and she invited herself
to Friday night dinner.

You don't say.
-Yes.

Wow, it's getting serious
between you two.

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

If she gave up Yifat's food
to be with us, it's...

Way to go.
-Is it OK that she's coming?

Sure.
-Cool.

"Blessed are You, O Lord,
King of the universe,

"Who creates varieties
of nourishment."

Yes, but say it much faster.
-Faster than that?

That was slow.
-What's fast?

"Blessed are You,
O Lord, King of the universe..."

Wow! What was that?
-"Birkat mezonot."

What?
-Where do you have a big mirror?

What are you doing?
-Standing like you.

I'm not that hunched.
-It isn't just you.

It's a sectorial problem.

All the religious girls I see,
even on TV,

have this closed posture with their
shoulders slouched in submission.

I'm not submissive at all.

Cut it out, Yael,
that's not how I stand.

What?

Yes, I think I'll come.

What are you cooking?

Wow, excellent.

I miss you too.

OK, bye.

You're invited to a meal?
-Yes.

What do you know? My religious friends
haven't abandoned me.

Is it a holiday?
-No, it's not a holiday.

It's just...
A Friday night meal.

OK. You think they'll
be happy if I come?

I'm very curious about it.

They're all religious.

Having two non-religious girls
might spoil the atmosphere.

Who isn't religious?
Look at me.

Do I look "non-religious" to you?

You can't pretend to be religious.
They'll catch on in a second.

C'mon, it'll be fun.
-Fun for whom?

C'mon, Hodaya, if they catch on
I'll say I forced you.

What you don't understand,
my dear Mr. Nati,

is that a religious girl suffers from
low self-esteem to begin with

and it has an enormous effect
on her professional ambitions.

I have plenty of female friends

and none of them suffer
from low self-esteem.

First of all, you don't know that.
You think you know.

And secondly, I'm talking from
knowledge and years of experience.

So stop arguing for a minute
and listen. -I'm listening.

When you told everyone
that you want to be a doctor,

I'm sure they stood up
and applauded. Right?

If a religious girl came to her
father and told him such a thing,

she wouldn't get applauded.

You know what?
I'll give you an example.

I have a gifted patient.

She's about to get her degree in
molecular physics at the Technion.

Nice. -All the boys in her class
ignore her. She has no friends

and the only thing her father wants
is for her to forget about the degree.

Why, because you're either married
or a molecular physicist? -Yes.

You know what?
I don't buy it.

Could you be with someone
smarter than you? -Yes.

If I hadn't heard about you
from my conversations with-Amir,

I might try to believe you.

What conversations did you have
with Amir? -While we were going out.

Didn't you know that we dated?

Does it bother you?
-No, why should it?

I don't know,
It would bother some people. -No.

It's odd, because we were
roommates for a year and a half

and I didn't know
he was going out with you.

Maybe he was afraid
you'd steal me.

Hi, Yifat, what's happening?

Why didn't you tell me
that Amir dated Michal?

She told you she dated Amir?

Were you trying to hide it from me?
-No way.

It wasn't important.

They went out about three times.
Talked a little, that's it.

Does it bother you?
-Why did it end?

Because they weren't in sync.
-Weren't in sync?

One of Amir's expressions, you know.
-Who ditched who?

Nati, you're being so childish.

Either you like her or you don't.

Why is "who ditched who" important?

Besides, who says anybody ditched
anybody? -He ditched her.

He ditched her and you decided
to set her up with me.

Otherwise he'd never agree.

Yes.

Why didn't you tell me
that you dated Michal?

It didn't mean anything,
we went out maybe twice.

I knew there was something weird
about the looks you gave each other.

There was
nothing weird about it, Yifat.

We went out two or three times
and we talked a little.

Why did it end?
-Because we weren't in sync.

Of course.

What?
-Who ended it?

Was it her or you?
-Me.

Really? She's very pretty.
-But you're prettier.

I'll be out in a minute.
-OK.

-Hi, Michal. How are you?

Fine, Nati, how are you?
-Great.

Michal, I've thought about it and
it won't work out between us.

You're a very nice girl,
and interesting.

But, it's just...
not going to work out.

Whatever you say.
It's too bad, but... it's your choice.

Have a good Sabbath.

Hey. -Hey.
-Hi.-Hi, Dad.

Hi. How are you?
-How are you? -Fine.

Do you remember Reut?
-Yes.

Nati's friend.
-Yes.

She's Roi's guest today.
-Is that jealousy I hear, Nati?

God forbid. -I'm willing to be
your guest too, Nati.

Thank you, Reut.

You'll sleep in my bed tonight,
I'll sleep in the living room.

I'll put your things away.

"The house is filled
with light and friendship

"all thanks to Reut."

Our father is a bit of a poet.

Do you like poetry, Reut?
-Very much.

"Who is she who shines
through the dawn,

"radiant as the sun,
pure, very beautiful?"

Ibn Gabirol.
-Why did you tell?

Good Sabbath.
-Good Sabbath.

Good Sabbath.

Yifat, Amir, newlyweds.
-Nice to meet you.

This is Yael, a friend from school.
-Hi, nice to meet you.

This is our friend Dvir.
-Good Sabbath. -Good Sabbath.

Nice to meet you. Yael.

Yael is open-minded about
the laws of touching.

She comes from Kibbutz Sa'ad.

Sometimes I forget that
I'm not in the kibbutz anymore.

Do you know Avigail Harel?
-Yes, of course.

She's my relative, a second cousin,
I visited your kibbutz once.

She just got married, didn't she?
-Yes. What a story that was.

You know, famous Avigail.
I'd believe anything about her.

Shall we make Kiddush?
-Let's go. -Yes.

You're not allowed
to shake a man's hand,

I was sure you knew that.

It's OK, you managed
to get out of it.

Next time you go to the kibbutz,

send my regards to Avigail, huh?
-Right.

Thanks.

Leave some room, Dad.
We have boiled chicken too.

Really?
I'm not kidding.

Eat the casserole I brought.

You brought a casserole, Reut?
-Yes. A mushroom casserole.

In that case,
I'm done with the calf's foot.

It was excellent, Nati. Thank you.
-Thanks.

Roi, bring some of Rent's casserole.

I'll help you.

If there's something Dad
gets along with, it's young girls.

Yeah, huh? -Absolutely.
-What chemistry. -Totally.

Where's the casserole?
-I think this is it.

It can't be.
-Yes, it can.

That's Reut's cooking.

That's Rent's cooking.

It didn't come out perfect.

What's missing?
Maybe there's not enough salt.

It's excellent,, Reut.
-I've made better ones'.

I felt so stupid.
We're both walking in Sacher Park,

talking about someone I hardly know,

and the only thing I can say about him
is that he's a redhead.

I have to pee,
and I can't stop thinking

about the long walk back.

It was an endless nightmare.

We're walking silently,
just walking silently...

That's when I realize that it's not
only this date, it's my whole life.

I'm stuck in a vicious circle
where everybody knows everybody

and everything is so
superficial and shallow

and I'm missing out on life.

Nothing is happening.
-I had lots of dates like that.

I can imagine.

So did we,
we got married a few months ago...

Tell me, what's the story with Dvir?

Yifat is on a matchmaking campaign.

Who did she have in mind for him?

At first, Reut, then you,

and now I think she's set on
your "permissive" friend.

By the way, Yifat,
your cooking is amazing.

I'm speechless.
-Thanks.

You're always welcome to eat here
when you're in Jerusalem.

I'll take you up on that.

You too, Dvir.
-Yes, so will I.

You didn't go out
with the redhead again.

She didn't go out with the redhead,
they only talked about him, right?

Go out? As soon as we left the park,
we cut out on each other.

"The Almighty whose food we have eaten

"Praise Him, all who are faithful

"We have eaten enough
and been more than satisfied

"According to God's word..."

I have to go to the bathroom,
what do I do? -What do you mean?

Is it OK to flush the toilet
on Sabbath? -No.

I think Yifat left a container
in the kitchen.

Is it OK to get up in the middle
of the song? -No. -OK.

"We have eaten His bread
and drunk His wine

"Therefore we will thank Him
and speak His praise..."

Reut.
-Yes, Gershon?

Here's another poem.

Listen to the words.
-Shoot.

"Get up and go out
my sister-bride

"Get up and go out

"I have brought you spring tidings

"Behind my garden fence

"A bud appeared..."

Dad, you've had enough wine.

Yes. Having you over on
Friday night is a bit... -What?

Damaging to the image.
-What? No, it doesn't.

It was lovely.
-"I h'ave reared and raised sons..."

Reut, you should reconsider,
for your own sake,

if you really want to go out with this guy.

OK, I'll clear the dishes.

"One God created me

"And said, I live,

"For no man shall see Me

"And live.

"My soul is thirsty

"For the living God..."

guess I was the first one.

"My heart and flesh will sing

"For the living God

"My soul is thirsty

"For the. living God

"My heart and flesh will sing

"For the living God"

Yael, you really don't have to.
-It's OK, I'm glad to help.

You're not religious, are you?

Everything was fine until you
went to the bathroom with...

the bucket. I guess that was
Hodaya's stunt, it's OK.

I'm sorry. I'm an actress,
I'm doing a film about religious people

and I came to learn about
your world. -Oh.

You're an excellent actress.
-Thanks.

Why did you do that?

Why did you tell
my personal story to everyone?

I changed your story completely,
you weren't listening.

If you want to tell me that my life
is "stuck," that's OK. No problem.

Just com&and say it to my face.

I'd respect you much more.
-What? It Wasn't about you at all,

I made up a character.
-Yeah, right.

I can't believe
that's what you think.

Hypocrisy isn't a trait
I particularly like.

You know, Hodaya,

you really are screwed up.

I'm going to say goodbye
to everyone.

Don't be so tough on your father,
I think he's charming.

If you think he's an embarrassment,
you're wrong, really.

I forgot about that nonsense.

Then why are you like this?
Is it because of me?

No, I was just thinking.

Say something.

So... how am I compared to
other girls you went out with?

Interesting enough?
-Very interesting.

What kind of girls
do you usually date?

I don't know, no special kind.
All kinds.

What's with you all of a sudden?

Nothing. -Tell me the truth.
I feel that something is bothering you.

Reut, I have to get back.
-What?

I have to get back,
I'm not feeling well.

Are you alright?
-Yes, yes.

Anyway, thanks for coming.

Good Sabbath.
-Good Sabbath.

Hey. -Hi.
-You came back fast. -Yeah.

Where's Dad?
-He's finally asleep.

Need any help?
-Yes, hand me the bowl.

Thanks.

You know, I've been thinking...

Between you and me, you're not
really looking for an apartment.

So, why don't we make it official?

You want us to be roommates?

Yes, why not?
-OK.

At least until you marry Reut.

That could take some time.
-Sure, I'm only kidding. No pressure.

It's nice seeing you with somebody.

After you left, Dad and I talked
for a while and...

we couldn't remember when
we saw you going out with a girl.

It's not what you think, Nati.
-What isn't?

With Reut, it's...

It's not going anywhere.

OK.
-I...

I'm not attracted to her.
-OK.

Actually...

I'm not attracted to girls.

I'm sorry I'm laying it on you
like this.

The guy you're studying with...
-Meir?

Yes, Meir.
-Yes. He is too.

Are you...?
-No.

You don't look gay.

Thanks.

So... were you ever with...?
-No.

So you're not gay.

Roi, you're not gay. You...

It's all in your head.

Keep going out with Reut
and suddenly you'll realize that...

Does anyone else know about it?
-No.

First of all, you're not moving
into your own apartment.

Second, I don't want to see
Meir in my house.

You finish the dishes.

You're not asleep?

What happened?

The meal didn't go well?
-It was OK.

What then?

You've been with
non-religious girls, right?

Oh, man.

How was it? -I'm not getting into
this conversation, Hodaya.

My body compared to theirs...
-It's from the same factory.

Cut it out, don't be a jerk.
Tell me the truth.

Could you be less attracted to me
because I'm a slouched religious girl

and not a poised non-religious girl?

Do you feel that
'm less attracted to you?

I don't know.

I mean, why should you be attracted
to someone who walks with a slouch

like an 80-year-old grandma.

You're not that slouched.

What am I?
-You're...

You're semi-poised.

Semi-poised?
-Yes. It's very attractive.

Well, you used to be religious,
I have to ask someone who's not.

You better not.

So I'm semi-poised?
-You're everything I want.