Where Do You Live? (2015–…): Season 2, Episode 12 - Episode #2.12 - full transcript
There's a lovely holiday cottage
up north.
What's a cottage?
I got a letter from city hall,
I have to vacate the school
by the end of the year.
I got you gigs
three months in advance.
When is Hai coming?
Apologize for me,
tell her I'll make it up to her.
I'll write a play about my life,
about me, you, your father.
Our rabbi
has lots of connections.
Tell him about your play,
he'll find us a venue in no time.
I want to marry you, Esti,
but... not this very moment.
This is for you
and your future husband.
Thanks, Mom.
Only after the wedding.
For you,
for your new apartment.
Mom went all out.
-Yeah.
And this is for you.
Thank you, Melika.
Thanks, Mom,
but we can accept that.
Why not?
So you have it at home,
in case you have guests.
It's stolen, Mom.
It's not stolen.
All the Israelis take things.
I didn't take any faucets.
That's a shame.
Maybe you can give one
to the synagogue too.
What?
There may be something
you didn't give them.
I donated.
For your good health
and the kids.
So, Hai, can we come
see you in your play?
I wish.
I finished writing it,
thank God,
but there's still
lots more work.
Did the rabbi find us a venue?
Of course.
-Awesome.
Where?
Here, in Tel Kabir.
Well, if you're finished writing
and there's a venue,
all you have to do
is set a date, right?
No, there's still costumes,
stage design.
I can help with the stage design.
With garbage?
Yeah, why not?
My late grandfather used to say:
"Make money out of crap
but don't make crap out of money."
And I have to find an actress.
An actress?
You didn't say anything
about an actress.
I didn't know I was supposed to.
Make do without one.
You can't have a woman on a stage
that the rabbi arranged for you.
Are you serious?
Did he say something?
No, but a little common sense.
Open any book, it says,
"The voice of a woman
is like nakedness."
Are you for real?
Bukharian women always
performed on stage.
No one had
a problem with it.
Muhabbat Shamayeva,
Barno Iskhakova.
I'm not asking her
to take her clothes off.
Let it go.
There won't be any actress.
Move on.
Bekhor, you don't make
any decisions about my play.
Want a venue?
No actress!
Move on.
But Margo performing
every night on stage
in front of men is okay.
Hai!
Don't tick me off, understand?
You can forget about the venue.
How do you like that?
And all this is stolen.
They have lots and lots.
In the middle of broken worlds
she rises up
She rises up
All night long
She spins...
Margo.
Margo!
Why are you yelling?
Have you seen my wallet?
It's right here,
where you left it.
You must be looking
for your checkbook.
Thanks, sweetheart.
I'll be keeping it
until further notice.
What?
If you can't take care
of our money,
I will.
Honey, I have to go,
give me the...
Then go,
who told you not to?
Margo!
It's our children's money,
not the synagogue's.
That's it,
I'm pulling the plug.
Margo, give it to me.
You'll have to take it from me.
Give it to me.
-Take it.
I said, give it to me!
No!
If I put down 10.000 shekels
just for the venue,
I won't even cover my expenses.
You gotta meet me halfway.
Sorry, we only give discounts
for Ramle residents
and you aren't a Ramle resident.
But Ramle has
a huge Bukharian community,
think about them!
I'm Bukharian too, so what?
Tomorrow I'll have an Ethiopian
asking for a discount for Ethiopians,
what can I do?
That's our price, okay?
Okay, thank you.
They're driving you nuts, huh?
It's the 10th place I've called,
they're all so expensive.
I wanted to apologize
on Bekhor's behalf.
I don't know if this synagogue
is doing him good or bad.
But you know your brother,
what goes sky high
comes down just as fast.
It's okay, Margo,
I know my brother.
This is good.
-Enjoy.
So, have you found an actress?
No, I wish...
I need someone who speaks
Hebrew, Bukharian and Russian
and can act
a little too.
One of the girls who auditioned
was okay,
but her father won't let her.
Maybe I'll try talking to him.
If you want...
I can do it.
You're amazing, really,
but her father is really
tough and primitive.
I'll talk to him.
No, I meant that if you want...
I can audition.
I speak Hebrew,
I speak Bukharian,
I speak Russian
and I'm a performer, so...
Margo.
-What?
Why didn't I think of that?
You're a genius!
Are you serious?
You're hired.
What?
No, I should audition.
You don't need to audition.
No, no.
-You're in.
No, no.
I want you to be happy
and I don't want people talking...
Who will talk?
-I don't know...
Okay.
You're right.
Stand here.
Now?
Oh my god.
Do...
Do something, sing.
-Hai, I want a serious audition.
Hello, Margo.
We're happy
you came to audition.
I'm very happy too, thank you.
The stage is all yours.
I think I will talk
to that other girl's father.
Okay.
You think?
You think, Margo?
-You dummy...
Relax, I was kidding.
This isn't an easy time for me
as it is!
She's crazy.
If only you could cook
like you sing...
Bekhor.
Good morning, rabbi.
Sorry I'm late.
It's Margo again...
Don't be sorry, it's okay.
I know that domestic harmony is
the most important thing, but she...
All women are the same.
But I'm glad you could make it.
Look at this.
It's been in our synagogue
for 40 years.
My late father donated it.
Isn't that the curtain
for the scroll?
Yes, it's embarrassing.
It's so old.
Just look at it.
Is that why you wanted to see me?
I just had a fight
with Margo about that.
I can't give you anything.
No, do you know Mr. Itzhakov?
The millionaire?
He prays here at our synagogue.
And his son will have
his Bar Mitzvah here.
Congratulations.
That's why I asked you to come.
There's going to be a very big event
and I want you to film it.
On the first of the month of Elul.
Red sun.
Rabbi, that would really help me out.
Lately,
since I started coming here,
I haven't done many events.
Not that I'm complaining,
God forbid,
I get other things.
Making a living
is nothing to be ashamed of.
"Make us not needy, O God,
of the gifts of human hands,
"nor of their loans
"but only of Your Hand that is open,
holy and generous."
Amen.
Maybe I will try
to take care of it myself,
I know where to order it from
and I don't want Itzhakov
coming and seeing it like this.
As you wish.
Don't worry, rabbi,
I'll take care of it.
More power to you, Bekhor.
-Thank you.
It's no big deal.
-More power to you.
And Rabbi, I need a little help
down at city hall.
My brother's acting school
is having budget problems,
perhaps you know...
someone there who can help out.
Acting school?
They actually study actoring?
Yes, just like in a yeshiva.
They sit and study
from morning to night.
They study hard.
-That's right.
Just make sure...
-No problem,
I'll talk to our guy at city hall.
We'll work it out.
Thank you, Rabbi.
-All the best.
Excuse me, excuse me.
Did you make an appointment?
No, I'm Israel's friend,
I just want to ask a question.
Everyone's Israel's friend.
I'll make you an appointment.
Next week at 4:30.
Is that good for you?
Honey, who knows if we'll even
be here next week?
Just one question.
-Ma'am.
Ma'am.
Even a 1.00o km race
starts with one small step.
I hope that 100.000 shekels
is much more than a small step.
Thank you very much.
Hello, Melika.
-Hello, Mr. Israel.
How are you?
I need your help.
My son Hai is putting on a play.
-We don't have time right now.
I'm very busy.
Leave the tickets with my secretary.
No, we need money.
He needs it for costumes,
stage design.
Yes, Mrs. Melika,
but my office is facing
a huge deficit.
We have no money for hobbies.
Mr. Israel,
I just saw you
giving 100.00 shekels
to that rabbi.
You're comparing the opening of
a third Bukharian synagogue in Ofakim
to your son's plays?
Please.
Bukharians need both.
Don't we deserve a little culture?
It brings our community together,
makes us happy.
Do Bukharians have to spend their whole time
in synagogue
taking the Torah scroll in and out,
taking the Torah scroll in and out,
taking the Torah scroll in and out,
taking the Torah scroll in and out..
-Melika.
taking the Torah scroll in and out.
-Melika.
I don't want to teach you
how to educate your kids,
but sometimes I let my kids fall,
so they learn how to get up.
But you don't want
my kids to fall.
God forbid.
So you have to help.
-Okay.
I'll think about it.
-Please.
I'll think about it.
-It's a play
about Bukharians for Bukharians.
Dad.
Dad, I need some money.
Dad, I need some money!
What's the money for?
To kill me off?
-No.
I want to see a psychologist.
A psychologist?
A psychologist?
Quiet,
the neighbors will hear you.
People will say
that you're crazy,
that you're mentally ill.
Don't say "psychologist."
But Dad,
I have to talk to someone.
Then talk like me,
to the walls and doors.
You always crack me up...
What are you two doing?
Is there something
you want to tell me?
No, we're just rehearsing.
-Yes.
Your wife is a natural talent.
Margo, you're not
gonna be in any play.
Bekhor, with all due respect...
Did you hear what I said?
-Yes,
now hear what I have to say.
You don't decide for me anymore.
Fine, go to the bedroom.
-Remember? -Go.
No.
Please go to the bedroom.
This is my house
just as much as it's yours
and I'm staying right here.
Can I speak to my brother
alone in my home?
This is what you do to me?
My brother, in my house,
in my living room?
Relax, Bekhor.
On my couch?
You're so ungrateful,
after everything I've given you.
What exactly
have you given me?
Everything you ever wanted in life!
The only thing I asked in return
is that you respect me
and not have an actress in the play.
But instead,
you take my wife
behind my back?
You have no shame.
You don't care about anything!
-Me?
When have you ever
cared about anyone?
Bekhor, you can fool everyone
with this costume of yours,
even yourself,
but not me.
I know exactly who you are,
all you care about is yourself,
you don't give a shit about anyone,
so do me a favor.
Don't talk to me like that
in my own home.
Bekhor, I'm not a 12-year-old kid,
if you touch me again,
I'll fuck you up!
Watch your mouth!
Forgive me.
I'll tear you apart.
There's this font,
it's more of an upper, like
"So funny, you'll have tears in your eyes!
"You won't want to go home!"
This is more sophisticated.
"So funny,
"you'll have tears in your eyes."
This is my favorite, it's simple.
"So funny,
you'll have tears in your eyes."
Huh?
That one.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
What are you thinking about?
About the font,
that it's funny.
It's funny.
-Yeah.
When I was tying my shoe before,
I saw you looking at my leg,
now you're looking at my arm.
Just making sure
everything's intact?
Of course not,
what's with you?
Okay.
If you say so.
It's nothing, it's silly.
I was looking to see
how much hair you have, okay?
If it's a problem,
I can get a transplant.
No, listen,
my mom's driving me nuts,
seriously.
Now she has this new idea,
she wants me to have
a Qoshchinon.
Gesundheit.
It's an eyebrow-plucking ceremony.
I thought you were joking again,
I'm sorry.
Sounds... interesting.
Does the groom have to do it too?
You think I'm gonna do it?
Of course you are.
Thanks a lot.
Mali, you know I think
that you have
delicate, perfect eyebrows.
Delicate...
The most beautiful I've ever seen.
And they're right above
the most beautiful eyes I've ever met.
But I think it's smart
to let your mom
do this Chinchinon
so that she'll leave us alone
when it comes to more important stuff.
Besides, it's a tradition.
It could be cool.
No, it couldn't.
Then funny.
So funny, you'll have tears in your eyes.
So funny, you'll have tears
in your eyebrows
Come on,
your mom will freak out
when she sees
which dress you chose.
Do this little thing for her.
It's not little,
it's my eyebrows.
You're right.
I'll shut up.
Bekhor, Bekhor.
You've done so much here
at our synagogue.
Praise the Lord.
Aren't you happy
it got here in time
for the Itzhakov Bar Mitzvah?
Of course.
It's not that...
Is it the wife again?
Yeah, I had a fight
with my brother too.
Joseph had ten brothers,
not one.
What they did to him!
Beat him,
threw him into a pit,
but he didn't retaliate.
And the Lord gave him
many privileges.
You too.
Family is important, Bekhor.
It's important.
Even if they don't take
the right path,
you have to be a big person.
God willing.
Thank you, rabbi.
And be happy.
Today is a big day.
He'll probably pay
for opening the Holy Ark.
That's good, isn't it?
-It's wonderful.
But every time he makes an offer,
I need you to raise it, okay?
It's customary.
-Sure.
And he'll play along with it.
-Don't worry.
You don't have to tell me.
God willing, we'll have
a new air-conditioner by the summer.
Amen to that.
Here they are. Good.
Yosef, tell them where
to put the equipment.
Take it to the women's section.
Wait, Yosef. Rabbi.
-What?
But we said I was filming it.
I'll talk to him, you'll film
the event in the big hall,
but here in the synagogue,
he wanted a crew that he knows.
Mr. Itzhakov, welcome.
Greetings, sir.
Yosef, talk to him.
Tell him I brought a camera crane
for 2.500 shekels.
I'll make digital albums for him,
I'll do it real nice.
-"Blessed are You,
"O Lord,
Creator of the fruit of the tree."
Amen.
Would you like a white frame?
Yes, that would be best.
Yes? -Yes.
-All right.
What's this?
My son is a theater actor.
Where?
In the National Theater?
No, there's a Bukharian theater,
"Khenda Khenda."
Bring your wife and kids.
You'll enjoy it.
But my kids don't speak Bukharian.
They don't?
-No.
Then come with your wife.
My wife is Ashkenazi.
She has no idea.
Then come by yourself
What do I look like,
an orphan?
What about your picture?
-Forget it.
For the opening of the Holy Ark
for the Bar Mitzvah boy.
Who will have the honor?
1.000.
-1.000.
Opening of the Ark, 1.000.
1.500.
-2.000. -2.000.
2.000.
Opening of the Ark, 2.000.
Opening of the Ark.
-3.000. -3.000.
Opening of the Ark,
3.000.
4.000.
-4.000.
Opening of the Ark,
4.000.
4.000, going once.
4.000, going twice.
4.000...
5.000.
-5.000.
We're going higher.
Opening of the Ark,
5.000. Going once,
5.000...
10.000.
-10.000.
10.000 dollars.
10.000 dollars.
Going once.
10.000 dollars,
going twice.
Let my beloved rejoice
in the company of believers
Let him receive a blessing from God...
10.000 dollars, going twice.
18.000 dollars.
-18.000 dollars.
18.000 dollars.
Sold!
He who blessed
our forefathers
will bless Mr. Itzhakov
who is honoring his son,
the Bar Mitzvah boy.
Mazel Tov.
It's a great play
and my brother is hilarious.
He's so talented.
-Hey,
he cracks me up
and I'm not even Bukharian.
So you'll give me 5%
for every ticket I sell?
Yes. -Great.
Good luck to your brother.
Thank you.
-May I?
We'll put one up there
and over here.
Go ahead.
Is it okay?
-Yeah.
Is that you shameless brother?
Why shameless?
He didn't come
to my sister's wedding.
"I stopped performing
at family functions."
Why should I help him now?
Why should we go to his play?
Get that out of here.
What happened?
Let's just go.
Go. -Give me that.
-Bye.
May we have good signs
and good luck
May we have good signs
and good luck
May we have good signs
and good luck
Rabbi,
We can buy
10 air-conditioners now, huh?
Did you talk to him?
Is this the right time?
Is this the right time for talking?
No, but...
David King of Israel is eternally alive...
Do you want two tickets?
Give her two,
God willing,
she'll find someone to go with.
God willing.
-God willing.
My brother-in-law wrote the play,
it's amazing.
You won't regret buying tickets.
Really?
-Yes.
Okay, so six tickets
comes to a total of 400 shekels.
Oh, we have to pay?
What did you think?
That it's for free.
I have to pay
for a Bukharian play?
That's just great.
I love you, sweetie,
but no thanks.
No problem, sweetie.
You know what Bukharians are like,
it's hard for them to forgive.
And I understand them,
it really is annoying.
They may feel like
you're afraid of commitment.
What?
What's that got to do with it?
You called off performances
at the last minute,
looks like
you're afraid of commitment.
People don't like that.
-It's not just that.
Bukharians aren't
used to going
to the theater here,
because of the language and all.
And pay money, on top of it?
I think you should do it
in any case.
If you do,
people will come.
You're so sweet.
But who will come?
People either hate theater,
hate me,
don't want to pay
or don't know Bukharian.
What's with people?
Then instead of running away
like a coward
make an effort, for a change.
What do you think?
We're still talking
about the play, right?
You asked me, I answered.
Now do whatever you want.
You know what?
You're right.
I know exactly what I need to do.
Really?
Yes. Thanks, babe.
Any time.
As long as you do
the right thing.
This isn't your house.
Yours is right next door.
I know.
I came to apologize.
I know that the challah ceremony
is very important.
That's right.
It was supposed
to bring me good luck.
I know, I'm sorry.
If you didn't have a play,
you wouldn't be here
apologizing.
So it's a good thing there is one.
I ask for your forgiveness, please.
Please forgive me.
What did you say
this ceremony is called?
Qoshchinon.
Explain it to her.
It's a ceremony where
you become a real woman.
Before you're married,
you're not allowed to remove any hair.
What's it called again?
Qoshchinon.
Kuchkinon?
Qoshchinon.
At my Qoshchinon,
the floor was covered in hair,
remember, Vicky?
-Of course.
It took me a whole day
to clean up after you.
You knew where to open up
a hair removal business.
Of course, what do you think?
There's nothing to remove.
Of course there is.
Melikush, she hardly has anything.
She's Ashkenazi,
what does she know?
She has lots right here.
Mom.
-There's nothing.
Do her eyebrows.
Do her forehead,
and right here...
under her nose.
You can even do her back.
Dear listeners,
Today I want to talk to you
about my grandson Hai.
Not everyone knows Hai,
some people may have been
offended by him in the past,
and some people just don't
want to spend the money.
In our community
there are very stubborn people,
but their hearts are pure.
If one of our Bukharians
starts off on a new path,
we should all unite to help him
to move ahead.
Hai learned this profession
for three years,
to make people happy,
make them laugh.
Let's all pull together
and help him succeed.
Why do Bukharians
always have to be late?
Ladies and gentlemen,
at the end of my show today
I'll hand the microphone
over to Hai
and find myself
something else to do.
Thank you all.
Goodbye from Tel Kabir.
I'm very pleased
that I did my job
to the best of my ability.
Even Esti didn't come.
Mr. Abo, how are you?
-Thank you for coming.
My pleasure.
Grandma Heftzigul invited me,
I had to come.
Thank you, take a seat.
There's Rachel.
-Awesome.
Look at her glasses.
Hello, thank you for coming.
May you live and be well,
dear neighbor.
Ticket? Good.
Come on.
Welcome, welcome.
Will the play be good?
-Of course.
It'll be great.
Thank you.
Thank you for coming.
Thank you for coming.
My dear mother-in-law,
may you live and be well.
Lots of people came.
Thanks to you,
may you live and be well.
Good job on the radio.
Greetings, rabbi, greetings.
Greetings.
Hello, Yosef.
-Let me take your picture.
Welcome, I hope
you enjoy yourselves.
Thank you. Yosef.
May you live and be well,
dear brother.
Good luck.
-I'm so nervous.
Dad, what are you doing here?
I live here,
damn your father.
I get up at 5 AM
and go to your bed
to see where Mafrat is.
I look at the bed.
Mafrat is gone.
Where could a young girl be
at 5 AM?
Damn your father.
Dad.
I was at a Qoshchinon.
It was bomba laqosh.
What does that mean?
It was
an eyebrow-opening experience.
I told you not to touch
your eyebrows till you get married.
What did you do?
Come on, Dad.
Stop calling me Mafrat.
My name is Efrat.
-What's Efrat?
Efrat is Mafrat...
in Hebrew.
My head is going...
because of you.
-Dad. -Headache.
Dad.
. -I have headache.
Dad.
-Stop saying "dad." -Dad.
What? -I have something
that'll make you feel good.
Is it a pill?
-Yes. Open your mouth,
under your tongue.
-Under my tongue?
There you go.
What does it do?
You'll feel like you're flying.
-Flying?
Where to?
-Fly, Dad, you're a butterfly.
What does it do?
-You're a butterfly. -A butterfly?
A butterfly.
-Am I fluttering?
Dad is from Samarkand,
Mom is from Bukhara
We were born here,
but live as if we're still in the Mahalla
Grandma is from Dushanbe,
Grandpa is from Shahrisabz
If I'm asked,
"What family are you from?"
I say,
"Khenda, Khenda"
This is abominable!
It's sinful, immoral,
blasphemous.
You're mocking our culture,
making fun of us.
No, rabbi,
there's no mockery.
It's humor, it's a play.
Men and women sitting together here?
A woman touching a man,
dancing, singing.
It's sinful.
A woman singing in front of men,
what is this?
What kind of behavior is this?
Everyone, sit down.
-Bekhor, say something.
No, please.
Sit back down.
Please, sit back down.
Don't get up.
Please sit down,
it's a play.
You can sit down, ma'am.
No, please, no.
We're going to continue.
It's a funny play.
We want the play.
-Don't worry.
Thank you for staying.
You'll enjoy it.
You'll be happy
you didn't go with our rabbi.
With all due respect,
we're doing a play here
about Bukharians, for real.
I live with my parents
Instead of living with friends
My mother wants me
to marry a woman
But I can't find "the one"
I saw a short one
Her face was as ugly as sin...
up north.
What's a cottage?
I got a letter from city hall,
I have to vacate the school
by the end of the year.
I got you gigs
three months in advance.
When is Hai coming?
Apologize for me,
tell her I'll make it up to her.
I'll write a play about my life,
about me, you, your father.
Our rabbi
has lots of connections.
Tell him about your play,
he'll find us a venue in no time.
I want to marry you, Esti,
but... not this very moment.
This is for you
and your future husband.
Thanks, Mom.
Only after the wedding.
For you,
for your new apartment.
Mom went all out.
-Yeah.
And this is for you.
Thank you, Melika.
Thanks, Mom,
but we can accept that.
Why not?
So you have it at home,
in case you have guests.
It's stolen, Mom.
It's not stolen.
All the Israelis take things.
I didn't take any faucets.
That's a shame.
Maybe you can give one
to the synagogue too.
What?
There may be something
you didn't give them.
I donated.
For your good health
and the kids.
So, Hai, can we come
see you in your play?
I wish.
I finished writing it,
thank God,
but there's still
lots more work.
Did the rabbi find us a venue?
Of course.
-Awesome.
Where?
Here, in Tel Kabir.
Well, if you're finished writing
and there's a venue,
all you have to do
is set a date, right?
No, there's still costumes,
stage design.
I can help with the stage design.
With garbage?
Yeah, why not?
My late grandfather used to say:
"Make money out of crap
but don't make crap out of money."
And I have to find an actress.
An actress?
You didn't say anything
about an actress.
I didn't know I was supposed to.
Make do without one.
You can't have a woman on a stage
that the rabbi arranged for you.
Are you serious?
Did he say something?
No, but a little common sense.
Open any book, it says,
"The voice of a woman
is like nakedness."
Are you for real?
Bukharian women always
performed on stage.
No one had
a problem with it.
Muhabbat Shamayeva,
Barno Iskhakova.
I'm not asking her
to take her clothes off.
Let it go.
There won't be any actress.
Move on.
Bekhor, you don't make
any decisions about my play.
Want a venue?
No actress!
Move on.
But Margo performing
every night on stage
in front of men is okay.
Hai!
Don't tick me off, understand?
You can forget about the venue.
How do you like that?
And all this is stolen.
They have lots and lots.
In the middle of broken worlds
she rises up
She rises up
All night long
She spins...
Margo.
Margo!
Why are you yelling?
Have you seen my wallet?
It's right here,
where you left it.
You must be looking
for your checkbook.
Thanks, sweetheart.
I'll be keeping it
until further notice.
What?
If you can't take care
of our money,
I will.
Honey, I have to go,
give me the...
Then go,
who told you not to?
Margo!
It's our children's money,
not the synagogue's.
That's it,
I'm pulling the plug.
Margo, give it to me.
You'll have to take it from me.
Give it to me.
-Take it.
I said, give it to me!
No!
If I put down 10.000 shekels
just for the venue,
I won't even cover my expenses.
You gotta meet me halfway.
Sorry, we only give discounts
for Ramle residents
and you aren't a Ramle resident.
But Ramle has
a huge Bukharian community,
think about them!
I'm Bukharian too, so what?
Tomorrow I'll have an Ethiopian
asking for a discount for Ethiopians,
what can I do?
That's our price, okay?
Okay, thank you.
They're driving you nuts, huh?
It's the 10th place I've called,
they're all so expensive.
I wanted to apologize
on Bekhor's behalf.
I don't know if this synagogue
is doing him good or bad.
But you know your brother,
what goes sky high
comes down just as fast.
It's okay, Margo,
I know my brother.
This is good.
-Enjoy.
So, have you found an actress?
No, I wish...
I need someone who speaks
Hebrew, Bukharian and Russian
and can act
a little too.
One of the girls who auditioned
was okay,
but her father won't let her.
Maybe I'll try talking to him.
If you want...
I can do it.
You're amazing, really,
but her father is really
tough and primitive.
I'll talk to him.
No, I meant that if you want...
I can audition.
I speak Hebrew,
I speak Bukharian,
I speak Russian
and I'm a performer, so...
Margo.
-What?
Why didn't I think of that?
You're a genius!
Are you serious?
You're hired.
What?
No, I should audition.
You don't need to audition.
No, no.
-You're in.
No, no.
I want you to be happy
and I don't want people talking...
Who will talk?
-I don't know...
Okay.
You're right.
Stand here.
Now?
Oh my god.
Do...
Do something, sing.
-Hai, I want a serious audition.
Hello, Margo.
We're happy
you came to audition.
I'm very happy too, thank you.
The stage is all yours.
I think I will talk
to that other girl's father.
Okay.
You think?
You think, Margo?
-You dummy...
Relax, I was kidding.
This isn't an easy time for me
as it is!
She's crazy.
If only you could cook
like you sing...
Bekhor.
Good morning, rabbi.
Sorry I'm late.
It's Margo again...
Don't be sorry, it's okay.
I know that domestic harmony is
the most important thing, but she...
All women are the same.
But I'm glad you could make it.
Look at this.
It's been in our synagogue
for 40 years.
My late father donated it.
Isn't that the curtain
for the scroll?
Yes, it's embarrassing.
It's so old.
Just look at it.
Is that why you wanted to see me?
I just had a fight
with Margo about that.
I can't give you anything.
No, do you know Mr. Itzhakov?
The millionaire?
He prays here at our synagogue.
And his son will have
his Bar Mitzvah here.
Congratulations.
That's why I asked you to come.
There's going to be a very big event
and I want you to film it.
On the first of the month of Elul.
Red sun.
Rabbi, that would really help me out.
Lately,
since I started coming here,
I haven't done many events.
Not that I'm complaining,
God forbid,
I get other things.
Making a living
is nothing to be ashamed of.
"Make us not needy, O God,
of the gifts of human hands,
"nor of their loans
"but only of Your Hand that is open,
holy and generous."
Amen.
Maybe I will try
to take care of it myself,
I know where to order it from
and I don't want Itzhakov
coming and seeing it like this.
As you wish.
Don't worry, rabbi,
I'll take care of it.
More power to you, Bekhor.
-Thank you.
It's no big deal.
-More power to you.
And Rabbi, I need a little help
down at city hall.
My brother's acting school
is having budget problems,
perhaps you know...
someone there who can help out.
Acting school?
They actually study actoring?
Yes, just like in a yeshiva.
They sit and study
from morning to night.
They study hard.
-That's right.
Just make sure...
-No problem,
I'll talk to our guy at city hall.
We'll work it out.
Thank you, Rabbi.
-All the best.
Excuse me, excuse me.
Did you make an appointment?
No, I'm Israel's friend,
I just want to ask a question.
Everyone's Israel's friend.
I'll make you an appointment.
Next week at 4:30.
Is that good for you?
Honey, who knows if we'll even
be here next week?
Just one question.
-Ma'am.
Ma'am.
Even a 1.00o km race
starts with one small step.
I hope that 100.000 shekels
is much more than a small step.
Thank you very much.
Hello, Melika.
-Hello, Mr. Israel.
How are you?
I need your help.
My son Hai is putting on a play.
-We don't have time right now.
I'm very busy.
Leave the tickets with my secretary.
No, we need money.
He needs it for costumes,
stage design.
Yes, Mrs. Melika,
but my office is facing
a huge deficit.
We have no money for hobbies.
Mr. Israel,
I just saw you
giving 100.00 shekels
to that rabbi.
You're comparing the opening of
a third Bukharian synagogue in Ofakim
to your son's plays?
Please.
Bukharians need both.
Don't we deserve a little culture?
It brings our community together,
makes us happy.
Do Bukharians have to spend their whole time
in synagogue
taking the Torah scroll in and out,
taking the Torah scroll in and out,
taking the Torah scroll in and out,
taking the Torah scroll in and out..
-Melika.
taking the Torah scroll in and out.
-Melika.
I don't want to teach you
how to educate your kids,
but sometimes I let my kids fall,
so they learn how to get up.
But you don't want
my kids to fall.
God forbid.
So you have to help.
-Okay.
I'll think about it.
-Please.
I'll think about it.
-It's a play
about Bukharians for Bukharians.
Dad.
Dad, I need some money.
Dad, I need some money!
What's the money for?
To kill me off?
-No.
I want to see a psychologist.
A psychologist?
A psychologist?
Quiet,
the neighbors will hear you.
People will say
that you're crazy,
that you're mentally ill.
Don't say "psychologist."
But Dad,
I have to talk to someone.
Then talk like me,
to the walls and doors.
You always crack me up...
What are you two doing?
Is there something
you want to tell me?
No, we're just rehearsing.
-Yes.
Your wife is a natural talent.
Margo, you're not
gonna be in any play.
Bekhor, with all due respect...
Did you hear what I said?
-Yes,
now hear what I have to say.
You don't decide for me anymore.
Fine, go to the bedroom.
-Remember? -Go.
No.
Please go to the bedroom.
This is my house
just as much as it's yours
and I'm staying right here.
Can I speak to my brother
alone in my home?
This is what you do to me?
My brother, in my house,
in my living room?
Relax, Bekhor.
On my couch?
You're so ungrateful,
after everything I've given you.
What exactly
have you given me?
Everything you ever wanted in life!
The only thing I asked in return
is that you respect me
and not have an actress in the play.
But instead,
you take my wife
behind my back?
You have no shame.
You don't care about anything!
-Me?
When have you ever
cared about anyone?
Bekhor, you can fool everyone
with this costume of yours,
even yourself,
but not me.
I know exactly who you are,
all you care about is yourself,
you don't give a shit about anyone,
so do me a favor.
Don't talk to me like that
in my own home.
Bekhor, I'm not a 12-year-old kid,
if you touch me again,
I'll fuck you up!
Watch your mouth!
Forgive me.
I'll tear you apart.
There's this font,
it's more of an upper, like
"So funny, you'll have tears in your eyes!
"You won't want to go home!"
This is more sophisticated.
"So funny,
"you'll have tears in your eyes."
This is my favorite, it's simple.
"So funny,
you'll have tears in your eyes."
Huh?
That one.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
What are you thinking about?
About the font,
that it's funny.
It's funny.
-Yeah.
When I was tying my shoe before,
I saw you looking at my leg,
now you're looking at my arm.
Just making sure
everything's intact?
Of course not,
what's with you?
Okay.
If you say so.
It's nothing, it's silly.
I was looking to see
how much hair you have, okay?
If it's a problem,
I can get a transplant.
No, listen,
my mom's driving me nuts,
seriously.
Now she has this new idea,
she wants me to have
a Qoshchinon.
Gesundheit.
It's an eyebrow-plucking ceremony.
I thought you were joking again,
I'm sorry.
Sounds... interesting.
Does the groom have to do it too?
You think I'm gonna do it?
Of course you are.
Thanks a lot.
Mali, you know I think
that you have
delicate, perfect eyebrows.
Delicate...
The most beautiful I've ever seen.
And they're right above
the most beautiful eyes I've ever met.
But I think it's smart
to let your mom
do this Chinchinon
so that she'll leave us alone
when it comes to more important stuff.
Besides, it's a tradition.
It could be cool.
No, it couldn't.
Then funny.
So funny, you'll have tears in your eyes.
So funny, you'll have tears
in your eyebrows
Come on,
your mom will freak out
when she sees
which dress you chose.
Do this little thing for her.
It's not little,
it's my eyebrows.
You're right.
I'll shut up.
Bekhor, Bekhor.
You've done so much here
at our synagogue.
Praise the Lord.
Aren't you happy
it got here in time
for the Itzhakov Bar Mitzvah?
Of course.
It's not that...
Is it the wife again?
Yeah, I had a fight
with my brother too.
Joseph had ten brothers,
not one.
What they did to him!
Beat him,
threw him into a pit,
but he didn't retaliate.
And the Lord gave him
many privileges.
You too.
Family is important, Bekhor.
It's important.
Even if they don't take
the right path,
you have to be a big person.
God willing.
Thank you, rabbi.
And be happy.
Today is a big day.
He'll probably pay
for opening the Holy Ark.
That's good, isn't it?
-It's wonderful.
But every time he makes an offer,
I need you to raise it, okay?
It's customary.
-Sure.
And he'll play along with it.
-Don't worry.
You don't have to tell me.
God willing, we'll have
a new air-conditioner by the summer.
Amen to that.
Here they are. Good.
Yosef, tell them where
to put the equipment.
Take it to the women's section.
Wait, Yosef. Rabbi.
-What?
But we said I was filming it.
I'll talk to him, you'll film
the event in the big hall,
but here in the synagogue,
he wanted a crew that he knows.
Mr. Itzhakov, welcome.
Greetings, sir.
Yosef, talk to him.
Tell him I brought a camera crane
for 2.500 shekels.
I'll make digital albums for him,
I'll do it real nice.
-"Blessed are You,
"O Lord,
Creator of the fruit of the tree."
Amen.
Would you like a white frame?
Yes, that would be best.
Yes? -Yes.
-All right.
What's this?
My son is a theater actor.
Where?
In the National Theater?
No, there's a Bukharian theater,
"Khenda Khenda."
Bring your wife and kids.
You'll enjoy it.
But my kids don't speak Bukharian.
They don't?
-No.
Then come with your wife.
My wife is Ashkenazi.
She has no idea.
Then come by yourself
What do I look like,
an orphan?
What about your picture?
-Forget it.
For the opening of the Holy Ark
for the Bar Mitzvah boy.
Who will have the honor?
1.000.
-1.000.
Opening of the Ark, 1.000.
1.500.
-2.000. -2.000.
2.000.
Opening of the Ark, 2.000.
Opening of the Ark.
-3.000. -3.000.
Opening of the Ark,
3.000.
4.000.
-4.000.
Opening of the Ark,
4.000.
4.000, going once.
4.000, going twice.
4.000...
5.000.
-5.000.
We're going higher.
Opening of the Ark,
5.000. Going once,
5.000...
10.000.
-10.000.
10.000 dollars.
10.000 dollars.
Going once.
10.000 dollars,
going twice.
Let my beloved rejoice
in the company of believers
Let him receive a blessing from God...
10.000 dollars, going twice.
18.000 dollars.
-18.000 dollars.
18.000 dollars.
Sold!
He who blessed
our forefathers
will bless Mr. Itzhakov
who is honoring his son,
the Bar Mitzvah boy.
Mazel Tov.
It's a great play
and my brother is hilarious.
He's so talented.
-Hey,
he cracks me up
and I'm not even Bukharian.
So you'll give me 5%
for every ticket I sell?
Yes. -Great.
Good luck to your brother.
Thank you.
-May I?
We'll put one up there
and over here.
Go ahead.
Is it okay?
-Yeah.
Is that you shameless brother?
Why shameless?
He didn't come
to my sister's wedding.
"I stopped performing
at family functions."
Why should I help him now?
Why should we go to his play?
Get that out of here.
What happened?
Let's just go.
Go. -Give me that.
-Bye.
May we have good signs
and good luck
May we have good signs
and good luck
May we have good signs
and good luck
Rabbi,
We can buy
10 air-conditioners now, huh?
Did you talk to him?
Is this the right time?
Is this the right time for talking?
No, but...
David King of Israel is eternally alive...
Do you want two tickets?
Give her two,
God willing,
she'll find someone to go with.
God willing.
-God willing.
My brother-in-law wrote the play,
it's amazing.
You won't regret buying tickets.
Really?
-Yes.
Okay, so six tickets
comes to a total of 400 shekels.
Oh, we have to pay?
What did you think?
That it's for free.
I have to pay
for a Bukharian play?
That's just great.
I love you, sweetie,
but no thanks.
No problem, sweetie.
You know what Bukharians are like,
it's hard for them to forgive.
And I understand them,
it really is annoying.
They may feel like
you're afraid of commitment.
What?
What's that got to do with it?
You called off performances
at the last minute,
looks like
you're afraid of commitment.
People don't like that.
-It's not just that.
Bukharians aren't
used to going
to the theater here,
because of the language and all.
And pay money, on top of it?
I think you should do it
in any case.
If you do,
people will come.
You're so sweet.
But who will come?
People either hate theater,
hate me,
don't want to pay
or don't know Bukharian.
What's with people?
Then instead of running away
like a coward
make an effort, for a change.
What do you think?
We're still talking
about the play, right?
You asked me, I answered.
Now do whatever you want.
You know what?
You're right.
I know exactly what I need to do.
Really?
Yes. Thanks, babe.
Any time.
As long as you do
the right thing.
This isn't your house.
Yours is right next door.
I know.
I came to apologize.
I know that the challah ceremony
is very important.
That's right.
It was supposed
to bring me good luck.
I know, I'm sorry.
If you didn't have a play,
you wouldn't be here
apologizing.
So it's a good thing there is one.
I ask for your forgiveness, please.
Please forgive me.
What did you say
this ceremony is called?
Qoshchinon.
Explain it to her.
It's a ceremony where
you become a real woman.
Before you're married,
you're not allowed to remove any hair.
What's it called again?
Qoshchinon.
Kuchkinon?
Qoshchinon.
At my Qoshchinon,
the floor was covered in hair,
remember, Vicky?
-Of course.
It took me a whole day
to clean up after you.
You knew where to open up
a hair removal business.
Of course, what do you think?
There's nothing to remove.
Of course there is.
Melikush, she hardly has anything.
She's Ashkenazi,
what does she know?
She has lots right here.
Mom.
-There's nothing.
Do her eyebrows.
Do her forehead,
and right here...
under her nose.
You can even do her back.
Dear listeners,
Today I want to talk to you
about my grandson Hai.
Not everyone knows Hai,
some people may have been
offended by him in the past,
and some people just don't
want to spend the money.
In our community
there are very stubborn people,
but their hearts are pure.
If one of our Bukharians
starts off on a new path,
we should all unite to help him
to move ahead.
Hai learned this profession
for three years,
to make people happy,
make them laugh.
Let's all pull together
and help him succeed.
Why do Bukharians
always have to be late?
Ladies and gentlemen,
at the end of my show today
I'll hand the microphone
over to Hai
and find myself
something else to do.
Thank you all.
Goodbye from Tel Kabir.
I'm very pleased
that I did my job
to the best of my ability.
Even Esti didn't come.
Mr. Abo, how are you?
-Thank you for coming.
My pleasure.
Grandma Heftzigul invited me,
I had to come.
Thank you, take a seat.
There's Rachel.
-Awesome.
Look at her glasses.
Hello, thank you for coming.
May you live and be well,
dear neighbor.
Ticket? Good.
Come on.
Welcome, welcome.
Will the play be good?
-Of course.
It'll be great.
Thank you.
Thank you for coming.
Thank you for coming.
My dear mother-in-law,
may you live and be well.
Lots of people came.
Thanks to you,
may you live and be well.
Good job on the radio.
Greetings, rabbi, greetings.
Greetings.
Hello, Yosef.
-Let me take your picture.
Welcome, I hope
you enjoy yourselves.
Thank you. Yosef.
May you live and be well,
dear brother.
Good luck.
-I'm so nervous.
Dad, what are you doing here?
I live here,
damn your father.
I get up at 5 AM
and go to your bed
to see where Mafrat is.
I look at the bed.
Mafrat is gone.
Where could a young girl be
at 5 AM?
Damn your father.
Dad.
I was at a Qoshchinon.
It was bomba laqosh.
What does that mean?
It was
an eyebrow-opening experience.
I told you not to touch
your eyebrows till you get married.
What did you do?
Come on, Dad.
Stop calling me Mafrat.
My name is Efrat.
-What's Efrat?
Efrat is Mafrat...
in Hebrew.
My head is going...
because of you.
-Dad. -Headache.
Dad.
. -I have headache.
Dad.
-Stop saying "dad." -Dad.
What? -I have something
that'll make you feel good.
Is it a pill?
-Yes. Open your mouth,
under your tongue.
-Under my tongue?
There you go.
What does it do?
You'll feel like you're flying.
-Flying?
Where to?
-Fly, Dad, you're a butterfly.
What does it do?
-You're a butterfly. -A butterfly?
A butterfly.
-Am I fluttering?
Dad is from Samarkand,
Mom is from Bukhara
We were born here,
but live as if we're still in the Mahalla
Grandma is from Dushanbe,
Grandpa is from Shahrisabz
If I'm asked,
"What family are you from?"
I say,
"Khenda, Khenda"
This is abominable!
It's sinful, immoral,
blasphemous.
You're mocking our culture,
making fun of us.
No, rabbi,
there's no mockery.
It's humor, it's a play.
Men and women sitting together here?
A woman touching a man,
dancing, singing.
It's sinful.
A woman singing in front of men,
what is this?
What kind of behavior is this?
Everyone, sit down.
-Bekhor, say something.
No, please.
Sit back down.
Please, sit back down.
Don't get up.
Please sit down,
it's a play.
You can sit down, ma'am.
No, please, no.
We're going to continue.
It's a funny play.
We want the play.
-Don't worry.
Thank you for staying.
You'll enjoy it.
You'll be happy
you didn't go with our rabbi.
With all due respect,
we're doing a play here
about Bukharians, for real.
I live with my parents
Instead of living with friends
My mother wants me
to marry a woman
But I can't find "the one"
I saw a short one
Her face was as ugly as sin...