The Women's Balcony (2021–…): Season 1, Episode 2 - I'm a Vixen as Well - full transcript
So where were we?
Felisian suddenly returned from America.
Respect and suspect that one.
Good Sabbath, Yaffa.
It's been years,
she's forgotten about him.
And Ora discovered a little sign
at the entry to her home.
Some nerve, huh?
"Women are required
to move to the sidewalk across the road."
Nissan's shop is empty
and he's over his head in debt.
No more loans.
While Felisian became
a successful businessman
and it seems he wants to help us.
The synagogue needs a lot of maintenance.
I want to pay for it.
I only have one small request.
Change the name of the synagogue.
-Absolutely not!
So you won't accept my offer?
That's your right.
We didn't realize
it's an offer we mustn't refuse.
Felisian decided to memorialize his father
at all costs
and not with our help,
instead of us.
Vacate everyone, one by one.
I want to buy up all the properties.
Piece of cake.
This place will be a wilderness.
And the shops?
-They're outta here like Domino Rally.
Trrr...
Come, here's the petition.
Thank you so much.
Here. First and last name.
Address. ID number.
Hey, hey!
What are you doing?
I'm talking to you.
Who authorized you to touch these signs?
-Hey, hey!
Who? -Who? -Yes.
-Almighty God.
Oh yeah, did he give you a note?
Lady, what you're doing is blasphemy.
There's a Yeshiva here,
we won't let you sully their eyes
with your impurity.
Don't talk to them.
Let's hang it and go.
You'll have to get past me first.
This is about the sanctification of God,
nothing will stop us.
-Likewise.
Let's see who caves first.
Of course they caved,
they didn't stand a chance.
We didn't budge.
-Good for you,
but you know it's not over.
-Of course not.
Did the mayor's secretary
get back to you?
No, it's election time,
but she will.
I have almost 500 signatures, Rahamim.
-Uh huh...
Wait, you haven't signed it yet.
Sign it now.
Rahamim. Rahamim.
I can't, I work for the city.
Big deal.
I can't believe how many signatures.
Here's the realtor.
Just wait,
you're going to be happy I moved here.
You've never had coffee like this.
We don't need your coffee
to be happy, Hanuka.
Drink it, then we'll talk.
Blessed are You, God,
at whose word all came to be. -Amen.
Well?
It's strong. -Right.
-Very good.
It's the best coffee in the world.
I order it from Turkey.
What can I do? I'm addicted to coffee.
See, I admit it.
I'm addicted too.
I drink 4-5 cups a day.
That's nothing.
I drink 6-7 before breakfast.
-Seven? Wow, wow.
Realty is just to pass my time,
my real business is coffee.
I have a startup.
-Who doesn't?
There's this patent
that's gonna set the world on fire
and yours truly is invested.
-Nice.
What...
what's the patent?
-It's not for release yet,
but you're good men, I'll tell you.
Get this. It's a machine.
You get up in the morning,
it hears your footsteps,
it makes coffee on its own.
No! -You don't say.
It knows who you are
based on your footsteps.
It hears Aaron's footsteps,
it makes Aaron's coffee.
It hears Nissim's footsteps,
it makes Nissim's coffee.
Nissan. -Huh?
Nissan, not Nissim.
Tough luck,
it made coffee for Nissim...
The next morning,
Ora woke up and made herself coffee
without any machine
that heard her footsteps.
Then her day began...
don't ask.
Rahamim! Rahamim!
Why are you shouting--
Ew... -Ew...
What is this?
Hello, Sir,
we're from the repo agency.
Hello. -Get in.
Sign here, please.
-What's this?
Is this your last name?
-No, this must be a mistake,
tell them.
-It's no mistake.
Ew, it stinks,
let's wait over there.
No, I told the police
I'm waiting here.
You'll get the smell all over you.
-Never mind.
And they won't be here so fast.
I'll handle this at city hall,
it'll be faster.
Rahamim, this is a criminal offense.
Your city hall can't solve everything.
Don't break your backs,
you'll be bringing it back today.
Give me a few hours,
I'll get the order revoked.
That chair?
It's barely worth 50 shekels.
It'll just fall apart on the way.
-Sir, by law,
you can keep one item
from this list:
TV, oven, washing machine,
computer or telephone.
What do you want to keep?
-What? The TV.
No, the oven.
I'm telling you, this is a mistake.
I've been with that bank for 25 years,
they can't do this.
I'll talk to the guy at the bank
and they'll revoke this.
Trust me.
I'll fix this.
-Okay, Margalit? -How?
By asking people for money again?
We'll spend the rest of our lives
asking for handouts?
I won't ask anyone for money.
I'll find a way to solve this.
Don't worry, trust me.
It's a real health hazard.
I have suspects.
Two men were here yesterday
putting up the sign
so we asked them...
-I can't take the stench, I'm dying.
Who's moving?
-Submit this at city hall. Good luck.
You're not submitting my complaint?
-No.
Disputes between neighbors -
lack of public interest.
Am I not the public?
Good day, Ma'am.
Don't ask, he won't submit my complaint.
-You don't ask,
the repo men
were at Nissan and Margalit's.
They're in trouble with the bank again.
-Again?
Why doesn't he learn?
Last time, Zion helped him out,
I just hope he won't get Eti in trouble.
Why didn't Aaron warn him?
I didn't warn you?
I was on your back for ages!
We sat here
and I told you as plain as day,
you can't be in arrears anymore.
Did I tell you or not?
You did.
But you always tell me that,
I didn't think you're serious this time.
Too bad then,
I'm always serious, Nissan.
But now it's out of my jurisdiction,
I can't do anymore.
Do you understand?
It's in the computer -
"Risky client alert."
I've been with this bank for 30 years,
one month I skip a payment
and I'm risky?
It's not just this loan, Nissan,
you're overdrawn out the wazoo.
Aaron, it's Margalit's birthday this week,
I can't do this to her on her birthday.
Margalit's birthday
is the last thing
that should be bothering you.
The bank issued your guarantor
a demand letter.
Oh no, to Eti?
Margalit.
Margalit?
Margalit, you know I have a key.
Finally.
How are you, Eti?
-I'm fine, and you?
I'm fine.
-Are you opening the door? -No.
I'm cleaning the house, it's a mess.
I'm going to mop the floors.
-I'll pick my feet up.
Oh my, so thorough.
What's wrong, sweetheart?
Juni...
You knew.
That's why you're here.
Who told you, Aaron?
I'll kill him.
Who else did he tell? Tikva?
Tikva told you, huh?
So everyone knows?
-Margalit, no one knows.
Aaron would never say a word.
Then how did you know?
The repo men just left...
They came to me too, Margalit.
This morning,
they gave me a warning letter.
Zion signed as Nissan's guarantor.
I don't know what to say, Eti.
There's nothing to say.
They were friends,
it has nothing to do with you.
But I wish we were that close.
You didn't even want
to open the door for me.
There's no need to be ashamed.
-I'm not,
I just didn't want to worry you.
I'm not ashamed at all.
Margalit. Margalit.
I thought that no one knows.
I thought you're not ashamed at all.
Oh, thank you very much.
-Hi, Ora.
Look what I brought you, Margalit.
Rahamim got them as a gift
from city hall.
I can't use them.
I don't go to the beach.
But they're very comfy.
For now.
Don't worry, sweetie.
What's that smell, Ora?
I want to talk to the manager.
You have every right
to talk to my superior,
but I implore you,
you don't want to talk to Mrs. Shulberg.
I have nothing to lose.
Excuse me, Mrs. Shulberg.
Shulberg-Shalem, right,
forgive me for bothering you,
but Mr. Nissan Tabib is here
and he really wants to--
Straighten up.
There's only one woman in the world
who scares Aaron more than me,
his boss,
Mrs. Shulberg-Shalem.
Her name is enough to scare you.
Mr. Tabib.
I'm pleased to meet
the star of my overdraft reports. Sit down.
Had I known you were coming
we would have rolled out the red carpet.
I'm a modest man despite the fame.
I'm glad you're still amused
in your situation.
Maybe I should explain it to you.
Your credit limit is zero, Mr. Tabib.
No more loans or overdrafts,
we've initiated legal proceedings against you.
They will continue until you deposit...
27,640.
-27,640.
Is that clear?
Aaron.
I tried to tell you.
-How are you?
Rahamim, why are you interrupting?
Just a little something,
Nissan won't mind, right, Nissan?
Go ahead.
I want to withdraw from my savings.
How much?
27,640.
This huge mountain of garbage.
So what now?
The police won't handle it.
Lack of public interest.
What does city hall say?
-Rahamim will get me a meeting
with some top official. We'll see.
Nissan. -Answer him.
What, Nissan?
Margalit, I was at the bank.
-What did they say?
I settled the matter,
you'll get everything back today.
I'm moving her birthday party
to my place, just in case.
Who knows when they'll get
their furniture back.
Yes, we'll throw the party
so Nissan has less expenses.
Poor man.
They deposited cash,
what could I do?
I can't say no to cash.
My father doesn't own the bank,
there's a limit
to what I can do, you know that.
No, I don't know.
You made a promise
and it didn't happen.
I'm investing in major projects here,
I need a serious bank,
I'm not sure I can trust you.
Jackie, I'll fix this.
I'm monitoring his account,
he's in bad shape,
he has tons of loans
and Mrs. Yazdi is a guarantor
for virtually all of them,
so that's two birds with one stone.
Please be patient.
The smallest overdue amount
and he's ruined.
And his friend will cover it for him.
-Where from?
He's just a city hall employee,
he doesn't have that much.
I made a mistake.
I shouldn't have accepted your money.
I'm such an ass.
-Did you have a choice?
What would you have done?
Just let the interest increase?
Then there's the fees, lawsuits...
What would you do then?
And for what?
It doesn't make sense.
I promised Margalit
I wouldn't involve anyone in our debts.
You didn't, I involved myself.
You have to do something more drastic.
I told you from day one,
I really want to help you,
you're my number one client.
You told me to come here
and I dropped everything.
We don't want to get in trouble, right?
I'm looking out for you too.
We must be cautious.
We don't want to end up in jail
like Eti Alon and her brother.
You know the story.
-I don't like stories, Mrs. Shulberg,
will you help me or not?
Shalem. -What?
-Shulberg-Shalem.
Never mind.
I really don't know
what else I can do.
I'm familiar with banks,
you can do a lot with no effort.
You can manipulate an account
with the press of a button.
But do you want to?
Nava, it will be worth your while.
You have my word.
It will even be worth your client's while.
I'll offer him a nice price for the shop.
I'm sorry, this isn't for me.
I didn't realize
this is what you wanted of me.
I have to go.
I'll pay you back in a few days.
Some big deals are coming up.
She doesn't have to know.
As you wish.
Thank you, Rahamim.
I appreciate it.
Don't be ridiculous.
You'd do the same for me.
Maybe one day.
Yes, Ziva.
When, now?
Of course,
I'll just let Ora know.
I knew I could count on you.
Someone's coming to remove the sign?
You're amazing.
Okay, I'm coming.
The issue with the sign's been solved.
I got lost in this place.
-Finally.
This city hall is like a maze.
Ziva, this is my wife Ora.
Hello. -Nice to finally meet you.
He doesn't stop talking about you.
-Only good things, I hope.
Usually.
Okay, tell him she's here.
-Of course.
Who? -You'll see.
Ora Nemo is here.
Rahamim's wife. Yes.
Just one minute.
Meni, be ready.
What's with all the secrecy?
Don't worry, you'll see.
Mrs. Nemo.
Hello.
-I'm very glad to meet you.
Likewise.
-Good morning, Mayor.
How are you?
-What an honor.
You look like Charles Bronson.
Very nice, look at me.
At me, not just him. Nice.
Let him hold that.
-Here you go.
Hold it higher. Nice.
Did you sign it?
With all due respect to Rahamim's ties
and Ora's just struggle,
all the mayor cared about
was the photo op.
I promise the sign won't go up again.
Elections, you know...
But Ora couldn't care less,
she was in love.
That mayor is so nice,
I'm telling you, so modest,
serious, decent,
he really cared.
He said he'd handle it personally.
I'll vote for him.
I salute him.
You deserve the credit, not him,
you did it all by yourself.
You got 500 people to sign
all by yourself.
I'm so proud of you, Ora.
You are?
You never said that before.
Tikva, I want to hug you.
-No, there's no need.
No need.
I'm proud of myself too for realizing
what I did.
It just goes to show,
when it matters to you, you'll win.
Right, Tikva?
-Yes.
Kind of.
No inspectors are available.
I'll send one over when I can.
But this morning
the mayor promised me
that he won't let that sign remain.
You want me to send over the mayor
to take it down?
Very funny.
An inspector can't be there 24/7,
they have other things to handle.
I have no one to send over now.
Because it's not top priority, right?
Handing out tickets is more important.
I don't determine the priorities,
the city council does.
They decide, we do.
You don't like it?
Elections are coming up,
why don't you run for council?
Ziva, don't drive her nuts.
The lists close in two days,
she'll never make it.
Of course not.
I mean in five years.
You?
Yes me. Why not?
-Have you lost your mind?
Politics, you?
Do you know what a council is?
They're seasoned politicians,
not people who got up one morning
with this crazy idea in their heads.
It's not for you,
you'll be eaten alive.
That council is full of foxes.
Yes?
What happened?
Mmm...
Yes.
I'm a fox too.
Signatures again?
Haven't you had enough?
I only need 200. I can do it.
I have to write a campaign platform.
There's so many forms to fill out.
What should I call my party?
"Pipe dreams."
How will you form
a political party in two days?
People work on that for months.
-I have to,
I won't wait five years.
I can do it.
I'll get the signatures today and tomorrow,
the rest I'll do at night.
You want to be the first to sign?
You're serious, huh?
Absolutely.
-Then I'll sign.
Don't you prefer Rahamim sign first?
He's your husband.
-Stop it.
The man who puts up with you.
-Sign.
Are you signing or not?
There.
May we succeed and prosper.
Good morning.
Can you please move out of the way?
I made it already.
I don't want tea,
I want coffee.
But you drink tea in the morning.
-So now you're deciding
what I drink too?
-God forbid.
You want coffee,
I'll make you coffee.
I'll make it myself,
just move out of my way.
You think you know everything about me.
What I want and don't want,
what I drink and don't drink,
what I can and what I can't.
Ora, you misunderstood me,
I didn't say you can't.
You said "it's not for you."
-Because I was scared for you,
I want to protect you.
Protect me?
Oh my! A real Don Quixote!
And what danger is lurking for me?
-You surprised me
and I don't want you to get hurt
because I care about you.
But if you want this so badly,
I'm with you.
Don't say it to please me.
I'm not.
Really, Rahamim?
I'll do whatever I can.
Okay, I'm off,
I have until tomorrow to get signatures,
fill out forms, get permits.
I have to go.
Well, do we have a deal?
Yes, up front.
But I'm giving you a good price,
no one can match it.
But get back to me.
Bye.
Man,
nothing is panning out.
Be calm, Nissan,
you can't do it like this.
And I told you,
pay me back when you can,
I'm in no rush.
-But I am.
If Margalit hears that I took money from you,
she'll kill me.
Don't worry.
-No, Rahamim.
Hey pal. -Hanuka.
-Coffee? -The man and the coffee.
Just on time.
-I feel you, pal.
What's wrong? Is everything okay?
-I'm working on it.
Quiet here, huh?
No traffic at all.
This marketplace is in dire straits.
Everyone wants to sell.
I'm swamped.
Don't misunderstand me,
I'm not complaining,
it's my livelihood,
but there are no buyers,
prices are in the pits. I feel bad for them.
The prices are going down?
Going down? They're plummeting.
But not for everyone.
Let's say you want to sell one day,
it'll be much easier,
you're in the compound,
there's a demand.
One can do tons of things here.
People would jump at the opportunity.
Rahamim, get up. I need you.
Rahamim! -What?
I have a party to form, that's what.
I got all the signatures, Rahamim.
The permits and integrity certificate,
I got them all.
But I don't have a name.
I need a name.
Rahamim! -What?
-I need you.
Do you have a name for my party?
Do you?
-You're really doing this?
No, I'm just running around
like a headless chicken.
We talked about this this morning.
-Yes, but...
But what?
-You really have to think about this.
Ora, the council is no summer camp.
-I don't have time to think.
The lists are closing at nine.
Do you want to help me
with the forms or not?
I'm beat, exhausted.
Don't then, I'll do it myself.
Just sign for me.
I have 199 signatures,
you have the honor of being last.
I can't sign,
I'm a city hall employee.
And city hall employees
aren't human beings?
We're not allowed.
Did you ask
or do you just think that?
Stop it, let me sleep.
Never mind.
Thank you very much.
The light, Ora.
Or... (Light)
Yaffa replaces Naftali
in the shop once a week.
Reluctantly... but Naftali asked her nicely.
Yes, Eti, I bought the cheese.
Hanuka, on the other hand,
has been waiting for her day all week.
Yes, I'll bring them tonight.
He realized she's the link weak.
Bye.
Hey, Yaffa, can I help you with the basket?
A delicate thing like you.
-Thank you, Hanuka.
You eat so much cheese?
Of course not,
it's for a party tonight.
Oh... what party?
Margalit's birthday.
Nissan's wife?
Yes. -That's wonderful.
-Mmm...
It's okay, I'll help you.
Whatever you need.
What are neighbors for?
No clients, at least good neighbors,
am I right?
Absolutely.
You look a bit tired, you know?
Can I make you a good cup of coffee
to wake you up?
Uh... no, thank you.
You don't know what you're missing.
It's alright, I'm not tired.
-Oh yeah?
You look a bit...
worn out.
Do you want to take a few minutes,
wash your face?
I'll keep an eye on the empire.
Yes, sure.
Two minutes, if you don't mind.
-Go ahead.
Two minutes.
-Go.
Hold on. May I?
Lucky you.
One more minute
you'd be in the next elections.
Thank you.
I didn't sleep all night.
I came to register for the elections.
You don't say...
You have all the material?
-Yes, right here.
Party name?
-Or.
Because my name is Ora.
Nice, right?
-Thrilling.
Ronen, here are all the authorizations.
Oh, Rahamim's wife, right?
-Yes.
What are you doing here?
-I have a party to form.
Don't ask what I've been through.
-This is great.
Thanks to you.
I'm so grateful
and you came just in time.
-Wait,
first make sure you're approved,
they can rule you out for any little thing.
I hope you have everything you need.
-I do.
I went over it seven times.
I can't register you.
-What?
You need one more signature.
I can't believe I forgot.
But it's just one signature.
What do I do?
Leave,
find someone to sign for you,
come back in five years.
I'll be here. -No,
please, I'm begging you.
Can't you do anything?
-No.
It's one signature.
-I'll sign it.
What? But...
you're a city hall employee.
So what?
City hall employees aren't human?
Ziva.
-Ronen...
Good luck.
Bye, Ronen.
Did I make it?
Stop.
So long.
Hello.
-Good afternoon, Ma'am,
I'm from the rabbinate,
I'm here for an inspection.
Uh... hold on, I...
I'm just replacing someone.
-That's fine, I'll just look.
Be my guest.
Sadly I must revoke
your kosher certificate.
What? Why?
You're asking me why?
Dairy in a meat shop?
Can it get any worse?
God help us.
But the boxes are closed...
I'm sorry.
-They're not touching one another.
Yes. -No, wait,
I'll talk to my husband. -Yes, yes.
Don't do this to me.
Let me do my job.
-I'm just...
They mixed dairy with meat
so I jumped on the opportunity,
I sent over a supervisor,
he revoked their certificate.
Without a certificate they're dead.
How could Naftali make that mistake?
Not Naftali, his wife.
What's that cutie's name?
Yaffa? -Yaffa.
She's a looker, that one.
She's in the shop?
-She replaces him from time to time.
She's an easier target.
-Stay away from her, Purim.
Why?
-How could you do that without telling me?
You said you don't want
to be involved.
You have a thing with her?
-No, and neither do you.
Just stay away.
Alright.
But it's a fridge.
We put dairy and meat
in the fridge at home.
We don't need a certificate at home, Yaffa,
but we can't have dairy in the shop.
-How should I know?
Honey, you made a mistake.
It happens, we'll fix this.
I'll handle it tomorrow morning.
I'll talk to Rabbi Menashe, he'll help.
They'll return the certificate, don't worry.
Even if they do,
I'm not sure it will help.
The Orthodox will target you.
They'll hear there was a problem,
they won't shop with you anymore.
They won't know.
We'll close the shop for a few days,
we'll get back the certificate and open back up.
Don't worry, no one will know.
We'll have some time off together.
And what will we tell Eti?
This will devastate her.
When it comes to the shop,
she takes it so hard.
I'll talk to her.
We'll stay with her until everyone leaves,
I'll tell her it's no big deal
and that I'm handling it.
Don't concern yourself.
I got this, my love.
Come on, we have to go in, it's late.
Sshhh... she's coming.
Light it already.
Hurry up. -Hold on.
Happy birthday to you...
Oh... sorry.
-"She's coming..."
I thought I heard Margalit.
It's just them.
I apologize.
-Come in. -Quickly.
Be quiet, I'm calling her.
Not a word.
What?
Alright, what's the rush?
I'm coming.
Okay, bye.
Oops... I'm sorry.
Hanuka? -Yes.
Margalit, Nissan's wife.
-Margalit, what's with me?
How are you?
-Fine, and you?
I'm good.
I'm showing a client an apartment.
How's it going, Margalit?
Listen, I love your husband,
he's such a good man.
Rahamim too.
They're such good friends, huh?
-Yes.
Heckle and Jeckle.
What Rahamim did for him this week,
I was so moved.
You know, I have friends too,
whenever I have a problem,
they're there for me,
but it always feels a bit awkward.
Not those two.
Nissan was in a bind,
Rahamim put the money on the table.
"Here, from the bottom of my heart."
Friends like that are awesome.
Yes.
-Okay then, I'm off,
I don't want him to wait.
Visit me some time.
Bye, Margalit.
No one can play Margalit,
especially not Nissan.
She could have figured out
what Hanuka told her on her own,
she just didn't want to.
The only lies Margalit believes in
are the lies she tells herself.
I'm going to see where she is.
What's going on, Eti?
Is she picking up? -No.
Margalit, where are you?
Is something wrong?
Everyone's worried. Let's go.
Margalit, the party's not really for Ora,
it's...
for your birthday.
You have to come.
Margalit, say something.
Why are you sitting on the bench
like some--
Beggar?
That's what you made me.
What will I tell them?
She has a migraine.
She'll be fine,
she just needs to lie down.
Thank you for coming.
Aaron, she was on her way here,
she suddenly got a migraine
in the middle of the road?
It can happen, Tikva.
Besides, stay out of it.
Is there something you know
that you're not telling me?
Me? I was here with you all the time.
Aaron...
-What?
Fine, don't tell me then.
But there's something
you're not telling me.
I just know it.
Ow!
-My God, what's wrong?
Ow... my stomach.
Tikva, you have to get it checked out.
It must be Ora's quiche,
I shouldn't have had any,
God knows what she put in it.
-You want some water? -Yes.
Did you tell her?
-Not yet,
when everyone leaves.
Naftali, maybe you shouldn't?
She'll just get upset.
It's her shop,
she has to know.
But if you take care of it
and the clients don't know,
why stress her out for nothing?
She'll take it very hard.
Don't worry her for no reason.
You're right.
I'll fix it, then I'll tell her.
Bulletins put up
by the ultra-Orthodox are sacrosanct.
Whoever knows this neighborhood
knows it's out of one's hands.
Even if you remove them
and tear them up, it won't help,
they'll be set in stone forever.
Felisian suddenly returned from America.
Respect and suspect that one.
Good Sabbath, Yaffa.
It's been years,
she's forgotten about him.
And Ora discovered a little sign
at the entry to her home.
Some nerve, huh?
"Women are required
to move to the sidewalk across the road."
Nissan's shop is empty
and he's over his head in debt.
No more loans.
While Felisian became
a successful businessman
and it seems he wants to help us.
The synagogue needs a lot of maintenance.
I want to pay for it.
I only have one small request.
Change the name of the synagogue.
-Absolutely not!
So you won't accept my offer?
That's your right.
We didn't realize
it's an offer we mustn't refuse.
Felisian decided to memorialize his father
at all costs
and not with our help,
instead of us.
Vacate everyone, one by one.
I want to buy up all the properties.
Piece of cake.
This place will be a wilderness.
And the shops?
-They're outta here like Domino Rally.
Trrr...
Come, here's the petition.
Thank you so much.
Here. First and last name.
Address. ID number.
Hey, hey!
What are you doing?
I'm talking to you.
Who authorized you to touch these signs?
-Hey, hey!
Who? -Who? -Yes.
-Almighty God.
Oh yeah, did he give you a note?
Lady, what you're doing is blasphemy.
There's a Yeshiva here,
we won't let you sully their eyes
with your impurity.
Don't talk to them.
Let's hang it and go.
You'll have to get past me first.
This is about the sanctification of God,
nothing will stop us.
-Likewise.
Let's see who caves first.
Of course they caved,
they didn't stand a chance.
We didn't budge.
-Good for you,
but you know it's not over.
-Of course not.
Did the mayor's secretary
get back to you?
No, it's election time,
but she will.
I have almost 500 signatures, Rahamim.
-Uh huh...
Wait, you haven't signed it yet.
Sign it now.
Rahamim. Rahamim.
I can't, I work for the city.
Big deal.
I can't believe how many signatures.
Here's the realtor.
Just wait,
you're going to be happy I moved here.
You've never had coffee like this.
We don't need your coffee
to be happy, Hanuka.
Drink it, then we'll talk.
Blessed are You, God,
at whose word all came to be. -Amen.
Well?
It's strong. -Right.
-Very good.
It's the best coffee in the world.
I order it from Turkey.
What can I do? I'm addicted to coffee.
See, I admit it.
I'm addicted too.
I drink 4-5 cups a day.
That's nothing.
I drink 6-7 before breakfast.
-Seven? Wow, wow.
Realty is just to pass my time,
my real business is coffee.
I have a startup.
-Who doesn't?
There's this patent
that's gonna set the world on fire
and yours truly is invested.
-Nice.
What...
what's the patent?
-It's not for release yet,
but you're good men, I'll tell you.
Get this. It's a machine.
You get up in the morning,
it hears your footsteps,
it makes coffee on its own.
No! -You don't say.
It knows who you are
based on your footsteps.
It hears Aaron's footsteps,
it makes Aaron's coffee.
It hears Nissim's footsteps,
it makes Nissim's coffee.
Nissan. -Huh?
Nissan, not Nissim.
Tough luck,
it made coffee for Nissim...
The next morning,
Ora woke up and made herself coffee
without any machine
that heard her footsteps.
Then her day began...
don't ask.
Rahamim! Rahamim!
Why are you shouting--
Ew... -Ew...
What is this?
Hello, Sir,
we're from the repo agency.
Hello. -Get in.
Sign here, please.
-What's this?
Is this your last name?
-No, this must be a mistake,
tell them.
-It's no mistake.
Ew, it stinks,
let's wait over there.
No, I told the police
I'm waiting here.
You'll get the smell all over you.
-Never mind.
And they won't be here so fast.
I'll handle this at city hall,
it'll be faster.
Rahamim, this is a criminal offense.
Your city hall can't solve everything.
Don't break your backs,
you'll be bringing it back today.
Give me a few hours,
I'll get the order revoked.
That chair?
It's barely worth 50 shekels.
It'll just fall apart on the way.
-Sir, by law,
you can keep one item
from this list:
TV, oven, washing machine,
computer or telephone.
What do you want to keep?
-What? The TV.
No, the oven.
I'm telling you, this is a mistake.
I've been with that bank for 25 years,
they can't do this.
I'll talk to the guy at the bank
and they'll revoke this.
Trust me.
I'll fix this.
-Okay, Margalit? -How?
By asking people for money again?
We'll spend the rest of our lives
asking for handouts?
I won't ask anyone for money.
I'll find a way to solve this.
Don't worry, trust me.
It's a real health hazard.
I have suspects.
Two men were here yesterday
putting up the sign
so we asked them...
-I can't take the stench, I'm dying.
Who's moving?
-Submit this at city hall. Good luck.
You're not submitting my complaint?
-No.
Disputes between neighbors -
lack of public interest.
Am I not the public?
Good day, Ma'am.
Don't ask, he won't submit my complaint.
-You don't ask,
the repo men
were at Nissan and Margalit's.
They're in trouble with the bank again.
-Again?
Why doesn't he learn?
Last time, Zion helped him out,
I just hope he won't get Eti in trouble.
Why didn't Aaron warn him?
I didn't warn you?
I was on your back for ages!
We sat here
and I told you as plain as day,
you can't be in arrears anymore.
Did I tell you or not?
You did.
But you always tell me that,
I didn't think you're serious this time.
Too bad then,
I'm always serious, Nissan.
But now it's out of my jurisdiction,
I can't do anymore.
Do you understand?
It's in the computer -
"Risky client alert."
I've been with this bank for 30 years,
one month I skip a payment
and I'm risky?
It's not just this loan, Nissan,
you're overdrawn out the wazoo.
Aaron, it's Margalit's birthday this week,
I can't do this to her on her birthday.
Margalit's birthday
is the last thing
that should be bothering you.
The bank issued your guarantor
a demand letter.
Oh no, to Eti?
Margalit.
Margalit?
Margalit, you know I have a key.
Finally.
How are you, Eti?
-I'm fine, and you?
I'm fine.
-Are you opening the door? -No.
I'm cleaning the house, it's a mess.
I'm going to mop the floors.
-I'll pick my feet up.
Oh my, so thorough.
What's wrong, sweetheart?
Juni...
You knew.
That's why you're here.
Who told you, Aaron?
I'll kill him.
Who else did he tell? Tikva?
Tikva told you, huh?
So everyone knows?
-Margalit, no one knows.
Aaron would never say a word.
Then how did you know?
The repo men just left...
They came to me too, Margalit.
This morning,
they gave me a warning letter.
Zion signed as Nissan's guarantor.
I don't know what to say, Eti.
There's nothing to say.
They were friends,
it has nothing to do with you.
But I wish we were that close.
You didn't even want
to open the door for me.
There's no need to be ashamed.
-I'm not,
I just didn't want to worry you.
I'm not ashamed at all.
Margalit. Margalit.
I thought that no one knows.
I thought you're not ashamed at all.
Oh, thank you very much.
-Hi, Ora.
Look what I brought you, Margalit.
Rahamim got them as a gift
from city hall.
I can't use them.
I don't go to the beach.
But they're very comfy.
For now.
Don't worry, sweetie.
What's that smell, Ora?
I want to talk to the manager.
You have every right
to talk to my superior,
but I implore you,
you don't want to talk to Mrs. Shulberg.
I have nothing to lose.
Excuse me, Mrs. Shulberg.
Shulberg-Shalem, right,
forgive me for bothering you,
but Mr. Nissan Tabib is here
and he really wants to--
Straighten up.
There's only one woman in the world
who scares Aaron more than me,
his boss,
Mrs. Shulberg-Shalem.
Her name is enough to scare you.
Mr. Tabib.
I'm pleased to meet
the star of my overdraft reports. Sit down.
Had I known you were coming
we would have rolled out the red carpet.
I'm a modest man despite the fame.
I'm glad you're still amused
in your situation.
Maybe I should explain it to you.
Your credit limit is zero, Mr. Tabib.
No more loans or overdrafts,
we've initiated legal proceedings against you.
They will continue until you deposit...
27,640.
-27,640.
Is that clear?
Aaron.
I tried to tell you.
-How are you?
Rahamim, why are you interrupting?
Just a little something,
Nissan won't mind, right, Nissan?
Go ahead.
I want to withdraw from my savings.
How much?
27,640.
This huge mountain of garbage.
So what now?
The police won't handle it.
Lack of public interest.
What does city hall say?
-Rahamim will get me a meeting
with some top official. We'll see.
Nissan. -Answer him.
What, Nissan?
Margalit, I was at the bank.
-What did they say?
I settled the matter,
you'll get everything back today.
I'm moving her birthday party
to my place, just in case.
Who knows when they'll get
their furniture back.
Yes, we'll throw the party
so Nissan has less expenses.
Poor man.
They deposited cash,
what could I do?
I can't say no to cash.
My father doesn't own the bank,
there's a limit
to what I can do, you know that.
No, I don't know.
You made a promise
and it didn't happen.
I'm investing in major projects here,
I need a serious bank,
I'm not sure I can trust you.
Jackie, I'll fix this.
I'm monitoring his account,
he's in bad shape,
he has tons of loans
and Mrs. Yazdi is a guarantor
for virtually all of them,
so that's two birds with one stone.
Please be patient.
The smallest overdue amount
and he's ruined.
And his friend will cover it for him.
-Where from?
He's just a city hall employee,
he doesn't have that much.
I made a mistake.
I shouldn't have accepted your money.
I'm such an ass.
-Did you have a choice?
What would you have done?
Just let the interest increase?
Then there's the fees, lawsuits...
What would you do then?
And for what?
It doesn't make sense.
I promised Margalit
I wouldn't involve anyone in our debts.
You didn't, I involved myself.
You have to do something more drastic.
I told you from day one,
I really want to help you,
you're my number one client.
You told me to come here
and I dropped everything.
We don't want to get in trouble, right?
I'm looking out for you too.
We must be cautious.
We don't want to end up in jail
like Eti Alon and her brother.
You know the story.
-I don't like stories, Mrs. Shulberg,
will you help me or not?
Shalem. -What?
-Shulberg-Shalem.
Never mind.
I really don't know
what else I can do.
I'm familiar with banks,
you can do a lot with no effort.
You can manipulate an account
with the press of a button.
But do you want to?
Nava, it will be worth your while.
You have my word.
It will even be worth your client's while.
I'll offer him a nice price for the shop.
I'm sorry, this isn't for me.
I didn't realize
this is what you wanted of me.
I have to go.
I'll pay you back in a few days.
Some big deals are coming up.
She doesn't have to know.
As you wish.
Thank you, Rahamim.
I appreciate it.
Don't be ridiculous.
You'd do the same for me.
Maybe one day.
Yes, Ziva.
When, now?
Of course,
I'll just let Ora know.
I knew I could count on you.
Someone's coming to remove the sign?
You're amazing.
Okay, I'm coming.
The issue with the sign's been solved.
I got lost in this place.
-Finally.
This city hall is like a maze.
Ziva, this is my wife Ora.
Hello. -Nice to finally meet you.
He doesn't stop talking about you.
-Only good things, I hope.
Usually.
Okay, tell him she's here.
-Of course.
Who? -You'll see.
Ora Nemo is here.
Rahamim's wife. Yes.
Just one minute.
Meni, be ready.
What's with all the secrecy?
Don't worry, you'll see.
Mrs. Nemo.
Hello.
-I'm very glad to meet you.
Likewise.
-Good morning, Mayor.
How are you?
-What an honor.
You look like Charles Bronson.
Very nice, look at me.
At me, not just him. Nice.
Let him hold that.
-Here you go.
Hold it higher. Nice.
Did you sign it?
With all due respect to Rahamim's ties
and Ora's just struggle,
all the mayor cared about
was the photo op.
I promise the sign won't go up again.
Elections, you know...
But Ora couldn't care less,
she was in love.
That mayor is so nice,
I'm telling you, so modest,
serious, decent,
he really cared.
He said he'd handle it personally.
I'll vote for him.
I salute him.
You deserve the credit, not him,
you did it all by yourself.
You got 500 people to sign
all by yourself.
I'm so proud of you, Ora.
You are?
You never said that before.
Tikva, I want to hug you.
-No, there's no need.
No need.
I'm proud of myself too for realizing
what I did.
It just goes to show,
when it matters to you, you'll win.
Right, Tikva?
-Yes.
Kind of.
No inspectors are available.
I'll send one over when I can.
But this morning
the mayor promised me
that he won't let that sign remain.
You want me to send over the mayor
to take it down?
Very funny.
An inspector can't be there 24/7,
they have other things to handle.
I have no one to send over now.
Because it's not top priority, right?
Handing out tickets is more important.
I don't determine the priorities,
the city council does.
They decide, we do.
You don't like it?
Elections are coming up,
why don't you run for council?
Ziva, don't drive her nuts.
The lists close in two days,
she'll never make it.
Of course not.
I mean in five years.
You?
Yes me. Why not?
-Have you lost your mind?
Politics, you?
Do you know what a council is?
They're seasoned politicians,
not people who got up one morning
with this crazy idea in their heads.
It's not for you,
you'll be eaten alive.
That council is full of foxes.
Yes?
What happened?
Mmm...
Yes.
I'm a fox too.
Signatures again?
Haven't you had enough?
I only need 200. I can do it.
I have to write a campaign platform.
There's so many forms to fill out.
What should I call my party?
"Pipe dreams."
How will you form
a political party in two days?
People work on that for months.
-I have to,
I won't wait five years.
I can do it.
I'll get the signatures today and tomorrow,
the rest I'll do at night.
You want to be the first to sign?
You're serious, huh?
Absolutely.
-Then I'll sign.
Don't you prefer Rahamim sign first?
He's your husband.
-Stop it.
The man who puts up with you.
-Sign.
Are you signing or not?
There.
May we succeed and prosper.
Good morning.
Can you please move out of the way?
I made it already.
I don't want tea,
I want coffee.
But you drink tea in the morning.
-So now you're deciding
what I drink too?
-God forbid.
You want coffee,
I'll make you coffee.
I'll make it myself,
just move out of my way.
You think you know everything about me.
What I want and don't want,
what I drink and don't drink,
what I can and what I can't.
Ora, you misunderstood me,
I didn't say you can't.
You said "it's not for you."
-Because I was scared for you,
I want to protect you.
Protect me?
Oh my! A real Don Quixote!
And what danger is lurking for me?
-You surprised me
and I don't want you to get hurt
because I care about you.
But if you want this so badly,
I'm with you.
Don't say it to please me.
I'm not.
Really, Rahamim?
I'll do whatever I can.
Okay, I'm off,
I have until tomorrow to get signatures,
fill out forms, get permits.
I have to go.
Well, do we have a deal?
Yes, up front.
But I'm giving you a good price,
no one can match it.
But get back to me.
Bye.
Man,
nothing is panning out.
Be calm, Nissan,
you can't do it like this.
And I told you,
pay me back when you can,
I'm in no rush.
-But I am.
If Margalit hears that I took money from you,
she'll kill me.
Don't worry.
-No, Rahamim.
Hey pal. -Hanuka.
-Coffee? -The man and the coffee.
Just on time.
-I feel you, pal.
What's wrong? Is everything okay?
-I'm working on it.
Quiet here, huh?
No traffic at all.
This marketplace is in dire straits.
Everyone wants to sell.
I'm swamped.
Don't misunderstand me,
I'm not complaining,
it's my livelihood,
but there are no buyers,
prices are in the pits. I feel bad for them.
The prices are going down?
Going down? They're plummeting.
But not for everyone.
Let's say you want to sell one day,
it'll be much easier,
you're in the compound,
there's a demand.
One can do tons of things here.
People would jump at the opportunity.
Rahamim, get up. I need you.
Rahamim! -What?
I have a party to form, that's what.
I got all the signatures, Rahamim.
The permits and integrity certificate,
I got them all.
But I don't have a name.
I need a name.
Rahamim! -What?
-I need you.
Do you have a name for my party?
Do you?
-You're really doing this?
No, I'm just running around
like a headless chicken.
We talked about this this morning.
-Yes, but...
But what?
-You really have to think about this.
Ora, the council is no summer camp.
-I don't have time to think.
The lists are closing at nine.
Do you want to help me
with the forms or not?
I'm beat, exhausted.
Don't then, I'll do it myself.
Just sign for me.
I have 199 signatures,
you have the honor of being last.
I can't sign,
I'm a city hall employee.
And city hall employees
aren't human beings?
We're not allowed.
Did you ask
or do you just think that?
Stop it, let me sleep.
Never mind.
Thank you very much.
The light, Ora.
Or... (Light)
Yaffa replaces Naftali
in the shop once a week.
Reluctantly... but Naftali asked her nicely.
Yes, Eti, I bought the cheese.
Hanuka, on the other hand,
has been waiting for her day all week.
Yes, I'll bring them tonight.
He realized she's the link weak.
Bye.
Hey, Yaffa, can I help you with the basket?
A delicate thing like you.
-Thank you, Hanuka.
You eat so much cheese?
Of course not,
it's for a party tonight.
Oh... what party?
Margalit's birthday.
Nissan's wife?
Yes. -That's wonderful.
-Mmm...
It's okay, I'll help you.
Whatever you need.
What are neighbors for?
No clients, at least good neighbors,
am I right?
Absolutely.
You look a bit tired, you know?
Can I make you a good cup of coffee
to wake you up?
Uh... no, thank you.
You don't know what you're missing.
It's alright, I'm not tired.
-Oh yeah?
You look a bit...
worn out.
Do you want to take a few minutes,
wash your face?
I'll keep an eye on the empire.
Yes, sure.
Two minutes, if you don't mind.
-Go ahead.
Two minutes.
-Go.
Hold on. May I?
Lucky you.
One more minute
you'd be in the next elections.
Thank you.
I didn't sleep all night.
I came to register for the elections.
You don't say...
You have all the material?
-Yes, right here.
Party name?
-Or.
Because my name is Ora.
Nice, right?
-Thrilling.
Ronen, here are all the authorizations.
Oh, Rahamim's wife, right?
-Yes.
What are you doing here?
-I have a party to form.
Don't ask what I've been through.
-This is great.
Thanks to you.
I'm so grateful
and you came just in time.
-Wait,
first make sure you're approved,
they can rule you out for any little thing.
I hope you have everything you need.
-I do.
I went over it seven times.
I can't register you.
-What?
You need one more signature.
I can't believe I forgot.
But it's just one signature.
What do I do?
Leave,
find someone to sign for you,
come back in five years.
I'll be here. -No,
please, I'm begging you.
Can't you do anything?
-No.
It's one signature.
-I'll sign it.
What? But...
you're a city hall employee.
So what?
City hall employees aren't human?
Ziva.
-Ronen...
Good luck.
Bye, Ronen.
Did I make it?
Stop.
So long.
Hello.
-Good afternoon, Ma'am,
I'm from the rabbinate,
I'm here for an inspection.
Uh... hold on, I...
I'm just replacing someone.
-That's fine, I'll just look.
Be my guest.
Sadly I must revoke
your kosher certificate.
What? Why?
You're asking me why?
Dairy in a meat shop?
Can it get any worse?
God help us.
But the boxes are closed...
I'm sorry.
-They're not touching one another.
Yes. -No, wait,
I'll talk to my husband. -Yes, yes.
Don't do this to me.
Let me do my job.
-I'm just...
They mixed dairy with meat
so I jumped on the opportunity,
I sent over a supervisor,
he revoked their certificate.
Without a certificate they're dead.
How could Naftali make that mistake?
Not Naftali, his wife.
What's that cutie's name?
Yaffa? -Yaffa.
She's a looker, that one.
She's in the shop?
-She replaces him from time to time.
She's an easier target.
-Stay away from her, Purim.
Why?
-How could you do that without telling me?
You said you don't want
to be involved.
You have a thing with her?
-No, and neither do you.
Just stay away.
Alright.
But it's a fridge.
We put dairy and meat
in the fridge at home.
We don't need a certificate at home, Yaffa,
but we can't have dairy in the shop.
-How should I know?
Honey, you made a mistake.
It happens, we'll fix this.
I'll handle it tomorrow morning.
I'll talk to Rabbi Menashe, he'll help.
They'll return the certificate, don't worry.
Even if they do,
I'm not sure it will help.
The Orthodox will target you.
They'll hear there was a problem,
they won't shop with you anymore.
They won't know.
We'll close the shop for a few days,
we'll get back the certificate and open back up.
Don't worry, no one will know.
We'll have some time off together.
And what will we tell Eti?
This will devastate her.
When it comes to the shop,
she takes it so hard.
I'll talk to her.
We'll stay with her until everyone leaves,
I'll tell her it's no big deal
and that I'm handling it.
Don't concern yourself.
I got this, my love.
Come on, we have to go in, it's late.
Sshhh... she's coming.
Light it already.
Hurry up. -Hold on.
Happy birthday to you...
Oh... sorry.
-"She's coming..."
I thought I heard Margalit.
It's just them.
I apologize.
-Come in. -Quickly.
Be quiet, I'm calling her.
Not a word.
What?
Alright, what's the rush?
I'm coming.
Okay, bye.
Oops... I'm sorry.
Hanuka? -Yes.
Margalit, Nissan's wife.
-Margalit, what's with me?
How are you?
-Fine, and you?
I'm good.
I'm showing a client an apartment.
How's it going, Margalit?
Listen, I love your husband,
he's such a good man.
Rahamim too.
They're such good friends, huh?
-Yes.
Heckle and Jeckle.
What Rahamim did for him this week,
I was so moved.
You know, I have friends too,
whenever I have a problem,
they're there for me,
but it always feels a bit awkward.
Not those two.
Nissan was in a bind,
Rahamim put the money on the table.
"Here, from the bottom of my heart."
Friends like that are awesome.
Yes.
-Okay then, I'm off,
I don't want him to wait.
Visit me some time.
Bye, Margalit.
No one can play Margalit,
especially not Nissan.
She could have figured out
what Hanuka told her on her own,
she just didn't want to.
The only lies Margalit believes in
are the lies she tells herself.
I'm going to see where she is.
What's going on, Eti?
Is she picking up? -No.
Margalit, where are you?
Is something wrong?
Everyone's worried. Let's go.
Margalit, the party's not really for Ora,
it's...
for your birthday.
You have to come.
Margalit, say something.
Why are you sitting on the bench
like some--
Beggar?
That's what you made me.
What will I tell them?
She has a migraine.
She'll be fine,
she just needs to lie down.
Thank you for coming.
Aaron, she was on her way here,
she suddenly got a migraine
in the middle of the road?
It can happen, Tikva.
Besides, stay out of it.
Is there something you know
that you're not telling me?
Me? I was here with you all the time.
Aaron...
-What?
Fine, don't tell me then.
But there's something
you're not telling me.
I just know it.
Ow!
-My God, what's wrong?
Ow... my stomach.
Tikva, you have to get it checked out.
It must be Ora's quiche,
I shouldn't have had any,
God knows what she put in it.
-You want some water? -Yes.
Did you tell her?
-Not yet,
when everyone leaves.
Naftali, maybe you shouldn't?
She'll just get upset.
It's her shop,
she has to know.
But if you take care of it
and the clients don't know,
why stress her out for nothing?
She'll take it very hard.
Don't worry her for no reason.
You're right.
I'll fix it, then I'll tell her.
Bulletins put up
by the ultra-Orthodox are sacrosanct.
Whoever knows this neighborhood
knows it's out of one's hands.
Even if you remove them
and tear them up, it won't help,
they'll be set in stone forever.