Where Do You Live? (2015–…): Season 2, Episode 13 - Episode #2.13 - full transcript
Dad is from Samarkand,
Mom is from Bukhara
This is abominable!
A woman touching a man,
dancing, singing.
It's sinful, immoral.
We want the play.
-Don't worry.
Don't talk to me like that!
I apologize
on Bekhor's behalf.
I don't know if this synagogue
is doing him good or bad.
You need lots more fabric.
Where's the bottom part?
I want the first dress I tried on.
Your mom will freak out
when she sees the dress you chose.
Do this little thing for her.
It's not little,
it's my eyebrows.
Do her eyebrows,
her forehead.
I want to buy Hai
all the works of Hanoch Levin.
For your engagement?
No, Dad.
Do you want to get
married someday?
I want that someday to be now.
I want to marry you, Esti.
But... not this very moment.
Don't waste my time!
Hello, Israel asked me
to come see him. I'm...
Hai Shem-Tov.
I know who you are.
Don't tell me.
I didn't come to your Chihuahua's
chip-changing ceremony
and you're mad at me.
No, I was at your show
with my mom
and we really enjoyed it.
Really?
Can we take a selfie?
Of course.
Get a little closer.
Go right in,
he's waiting for you.
Thank you.
Have a seat.
Cold hands.
Warm heart.
I read somewhere
that that's not true.
Cold hands, cold heart too.
Hai, I saw your play.
You're a funny guy.
You're very, very talented.
Isn't he very talented, rabbi?
Yes, he is.
You see?
I admit,
when your mother
came to ask for help,
I wasn't interested,
but now we really want
to help you.
Don't we want
to help him rabbi?
Yes, we do.
Okay.
We want to invest money in you.
Really?
-Yeah!.
Finally someone in the community is
doing Israeli Bukharian culture.
Wow, thank you.
Wait, but did you like the play?
It's a play.
We liked it very much,
it was good.
It just needs
a few little adjustments.
For instance, where there are topics
that arouse contention and strife
do the same thing but in plays
like the Binding of Isaac,
Cain and Abel.
Hannah and her Seven Sons.
And one more tiny thing
before we start
talking about money
is the matter of modesty.
It's inappropriate for a woman
to perform on stage.
"The voice of a woman
is naked."
"The voice of a woman
is like nakedness."
Exactly, what he said.
How am I supposed to do
Hannah and her Seven Sons
without Hannah?
Abraham our father
without Sarah our mother?
King David without Bathsheba?
We don't have to see her.
Exactly.
We can talk about her.
-Right.
Yes.
What about Apa Hussni,
is that okay?
Apa Hussni is gre--
God forbid.
It's even worse.
"A man shall not wear
a woman's dress,
"for whoever does that
is an abomination to God."
Amen.
Okay.
Putin, Erdoğan,
thank you very much.
Don't be foolish.
You're a young man with
your whole future ahead of you.
Cooperate with us
and you'll be blessed.
But that's the whole point,
I'm Bukharian
and you're the Association
of Bukharian immigrants,
I thought you'd help me.
-We will!
But how can we help you
if you don't cooperate with us?
Understand us too.
I don't know.
If you don't cooperate with us,
find another rabbi
for your sister's wedding tonight.
What? Are you serious?
Wait, we're not here
to fight, right?
We're here to make peace.
You know what?
You don't have decide right now.
Go home, think it over
and let us know.
By this evening.
Where were you?
-Okay, I'm here now.
Thanks a lot, I'm already done.
That is so ugly,
did you steal it
from a memorial service?
I saw it on the internet,
it looked nice.
Thanks for your constructive comments.
Now tell me what happened
with Israel.
Your buddy was there too.
Who, Dostov?
Yeah, what a jerk.
Watch your mouth!
They threatened me.
He said if I don't do
exactly what he says,
he won't do Mali's
wedding ceremony tonight.
So?
You're still on their side?
I don't give in to threats.
What if he doesn't come?
Don't you care about your family?
We saw at the play
how much you care about your family.
You coward.
What did you expect me to do?
Be grateful I kept quiet.
You stupid clown.
I could've laid into you
in front of everyone.
That rabbi really
has you trained, huh?
The yarmulke did
what Margo couldn't.
But once a traitor, always a traitor,
that's no way for a brother to act.
You listen to me, you idiot.
You're the traitor here,
understand?
You betray your family,
your religion,
your community.
-Stop it, Bekhor!
People laughed and had fun.
And this tux is for the wedding,
are you crazy?
They laughed and had fun?
What do they know?
They should come to
one of the rabbi's lectures
and see what humor and morality
really look like.
Now I'll have to go
beg him to come.
You should be grateful
if anyone comes.
You're overreacting.
-Oh yeah?
My phone is full of cancellations.
Seriously?
-All because of you!
Let me see.
-Never mind now.
I'll take care of this.
I'll make sure the rabbi comes,
but you do as you're told
if you don't want to ruin
your sister's wedding.
Now get in, we're late.
What is this shit?
I can't see anything.
Who's idea was this anyway?
It's time, sweetie.
I'll be right with you.
This is the dress.
Efrat.
-Yes?
Why does it look like
a religious girl's dress?
Your mother was here a few days ago.
You like it?
Why aren't you dressed?
Never mind, I'll wait for you.
Let me just text Bekhor
that we'll get there on our own.
No, don't text him.
Can you get dressed really fast?
No way.
And I don't want to go
with him anyway.
You won't believe
what he just did to me.
Get dressed, I'll tell you.
Hai, I'm not coming.
With me or not at all?
What will I come as?
As my girlfriend, what else?
As Mali's bridesmaid?
I don't care,
as long as you come.
No,
so everyone will think
everything's okay?
I'm done pretending.
-No,
I don't care about them,
I want you to be with me.
Have you even been listening to
what I've been saying to you lately?
I've been listening and doing.
Okay, we talk,
we argue, we fight.
That doesn't mean it's over.
As far as I'm concerned,
it is over.
That's just where I am right now.
Sweetie,
you mean more to me than anything.
Trust me and come today.
Please.
I promise you,
I won't let you down.
Come on.
Bekhor is stressed.
I want you to know
that I love you
and there's nothing I want more
than to see you there.
I don't understand
why you're doing this.
I'm getting married today.
What's up?
I'm waiting for them
to pick me up.
Two minutes?
Great.
Wow, wow, wow.
-Mazel Tov.
Don't touch yet.
She's not ready.
-You're so beautiful.
No,. I'm not.
Mom switched dresses on me.
But it's gorgeous,
it's classy and sexy
at the same time.
I love it.
Let me see. Really?
-Yes.
What do they know?
I've seen lots of brides in my life,
it's beautiful.
Fine. Where's Esti?
Oh, her?
She's in the trunk.
-No, no.
She's not ready yet, she...
Seriously?
-She'll meet us there.
Who will be with me
during the photo shoot?
I'm here, don't worry.
Want me to put a dress on?
-Come on!
No more dresses for you.
Mali, do you remember my wedding?
How could I forget.
In the yard at the old house.
-We brought a sheep
and the sheep ran away
and everyone ran after it
to bring it back.
Then Dad caught it.
He came back all smelly
with a sheep over his shoulder.
And there was nothing to eat,
everything got burned.
People went hungry.
-Exactly.
That's what I went through,
and you're worried about a dress?
At the end of the day,
we laugh about everything.
What's important is that
you hit the jackpot with Guy.
You're right.
Where is he?
Shit.
-Shit.
Did you guys...
Idiot!
-Me? You're the driver.
But you're the idiot.
Hey!
Hey, man.
We need three strong guys.
Three what?
-Three strong guys. How much?
What do you want from me,
I'm getting married today.
To a man or a woman, bro?
How much?
-Get in.
I'm so sorry, sweetie.
My brother's an idiot.
You have no idea...
How long will it take you
to get here?
We have to start
or we won't have enough time.
What's the latest we can start?
-An hour ago.
He wants to tell you something.
Yes, Guy?
Of course,
a young, natural hairdo.
That goes without saying.
She'll be perfect,
nice and simple.
Trust me, you have my word.
Okay, bye.
Are you sure he's not gay?
Ashkenazi.
Ready?
-Yeah.
You call this simple?
Very simple.
I only used 43 bobby-pins.
I usually use 200.
It's so not me.
Of course not,
it's your wedding day.
You're supposed to be special.
That's why you built a nest
on my head?
Take it apart.
No, you don't want that.
I said, take it apart!
Get rid of it.
No, no, wait.
Ew, what is this?
It's jojoba balm,
it sticks the hair together.
It takes 24 hours to get rid of it.
Get rid of it now!
Come on!
-I have an idea.
Look at my daughter,
what a bride!
You're so beautiful
and you look so happy.
Whose hair is that?
-Look at me.
Like that.
What is this?
We'll take pictures with the canopy
in the background.
Instead of at the studio.
It saves time.
No, I mean this wall,
what is it?
How should I know?
It's not a wall,
it's just a little partition.
Mali honey, we must remember
we're Jews on a day like this.
Bekhor, are you separating
men and women at my wedding?
God forbid,
it's not for separating.
Everyone will sit together,
it'll all be mixed.
It's only for whoever wants to dance.
Bekhor, I don't want that thing!
Please get it out of here!
Mali honey,
everything I do
I do it for you.
All the rabbis say
it will bring you good luck.
Mom, I'm telling you
to get it out of here.
Why is it here?
We're not so religious.
Mom, I did everything here
as if it were
my own wedding.
The photographers,
the band, the DJ, the canopy,
the flowers, the bar,
it's all on me
and my friends
who I'll have to return
the favor to tomorrow.
And what am I asking for
in return?
Separation.
And it's not me,
it's Him.
On the other hand, it's okay, Mali darling,
he's doing everything for you.
He'll take the wall down.
Mali, he'll take down...
-It's a partition.
And I'm not taking anything down.
-He'll take it down.
Hello? Yes, hi.
Is this the Rabbinate?
I have an emergency.
My sister is getting married
in a few minutes
and the rabbi is
pulling a no-show.
He's not coming.
Don't ask.
Is there any chance
you could urgently send a rabbi
to the Red Sun Hall in Rishon?
May I?
-Yes...
I'll wait.
Yes, yes, I'm with you.
An Ashkenazi rabbi?
All right.
In three hours?
How can I drag things out
until 11:00?
Are you serious?
Okay, okay, thank you.
May God keep you too.
Mazel Tov.
My dear daughter-in-law.
-Hello.
You look gorgeous.
Absolutely gorgeous.
Good for you.
Did you have something to eat?
-Not yet,
are they serving appetizers?
Yes, the buffet is open,
there's entrecote,
eat something,
I'll be right there, okay?
Guy! You're late.
Let me take your picture.
Take those off.
-No, Bekhor.
God help us.
You know what? Keep them on.
Look at the camera.
Hello, hello.
Sorry, I don't shake hands
with women.
Mazel Tov.
-Mazel Tov.
Here are the in-laws!
Good. Put that down.
Margo,
let me take your picture over here.
What are you doing?
Bekhor, what happened?
You're so damn stupid.
She just had entrecote
and now she's eating chocolate?
Big deal.
What's your problem?
This is dairy!
She can't eat dairy
after eating meat!
This is the last time
you eat milk after meat!
Understand?
Last time!
If you ever touch my daughter again,
you'll never see us again,
you hear me?
Stop threatening me
and learn something for once.
You idiot.
Let's go.
What happened?
You weren't like this.
Our family has always
been God-fearing,
always believed in
the Torah and Jewish law.
My father was the rabbi of Bukhara,
but he never fought or hurt anyone,
he never forced anyone
to walk the path he chose.
We're not Ashkenazi,
we're not Chabad or Breslov
and all the rest.
We're the Jews of Bukhara.
We never behaved like this.
Walk in your grandfather's footsteps
and be a Bukharian Jew.
I don't understand
what's going on.
Is this wedding
Bukharian or Ashkenazi?
Religious or non-religious?
What's there to understand?
The bride is Bukharian,
the sister of Bekhor the photographer
and Hai Shem-Tov the comedian.
Okay.
And are they religious?
Only the photographer.
But he's messed up now.
Didn't you notice
he hasn't groped anyone lately?
I did notice.
Too bad.
Is the groom religious too?
-Ashkenazi.
He just got here,
didn't you see him?
Looks like Mr. Tomato.
The star-face guy?
-Yeah.
And the bride is so beautiful.
Then why is she marrying him?
You know, she's...
used goods.
She's been around.
No Bukharian would marry her.
But Ashkenazis don't care.
Really?
Ashkenazis are the best.
What a beautiful dress.
Great.
Where's Mali?
She's...
almost done, she'll be right here.
Look at me.
Mali.
Mali.
Thank you.
Bekhor,
-What?
Mali disappeared.
Does Guy know where she is?
Guy.
-Wait.
Guy, don't move.
Stand next to your mom.
I want to take your picture.
Excuse me, ma'am,
I meant them.
Thank you.
Nice.
Shut up.
Don't say anything.
Mazel Tov, bro.
I'm so excited for you.
Why?
-Now stand next to your wife.
Why?
-Because he knows nothing about it.
Go find Mali and bring her here.
Hurry.
This way.
Nice.
Smile. Three...
What a family.
Are you Hai Shem-Tov?
-Yes.
Can I get a selfie with you?
-Not right now, man.
I was at your show
and I nearly wet my pants.
Good thing
the bathroom's right here.
Thanks a lot, man.
Too bad not everyone
gets my sense of humor.
Are you kidding?
You impersonated my mom to a T.
And I wasn't the only
one cracking up,
you should've seen my dad,
and he's religious, to top it off...
Too bad that you, me and your dad
aren't enough.
Did you put
hidden camera in my house?
You did my life on that stage.
I laughed so hard,
I cried.
I sent all my cousins
one of your bits,
they went crazy over it.
I need two rows worth of tickets
for the next show,
where can I get them?
I don't think
there'll be another show.
You saw what happened.
Because of that rabbi?
What does he know about theater?
Let's take a selfie, man.
I have three daughters for you.
Very beautiful.
16, 17 and 18.
Rivka, Adina and Frecha.
I give you whatever you want.
I have a girlfriend,
but thank you.
But everyone say
you broken up.
You're so pretty.
Who are they?
-Thank you.
She was Mali's midwife
and she's was a classmate.
Mom, come over here.
Put your hand on his waist.
Dad, hand on his shoulder.
Guy, you...
pretend you're having fun.
Smile. Good.
Nice.
Dad, listen.
We can't find the bride,
so keep him busy.
Take pictures.
But I don't have my glasses.
I'll delete them afterwards.
Come on.
Bekhor, why so many pictures
without the bride?
Where's Mali?
-I'll be right back.
We believe that the camera's eye
can cast the evil eye on the bride
if she gets her picture taken
before the ceremony.
Afterwards it's okay.
We've never had this happen before.
We had two grooms who took off,
but a bride taking off
is very rare.
Can I put this on my status?
How about a put a status
of your face bashed in?
What do you want from him?
It's all your fault.
Forcing your opinions
on everyone like Mom.
Why did you have
to put up that partition?
It's because of you
and your stupid play.
You had to piss of the rabbi,
now the entire Bukharian community
is talking about it.
Yeah, good things.
Everyone's begging me for tickets.
Lots of religious people liked it too.
It's only that extremist rabbi of yours.
Fine.
And you stand behind him
like a soldier.
You idiot, can you see
he's using you?
Watch your mouth.
Don't test me.
You'll end up losing Margo because of him.
-Leave Margo out of it.
Keep your hands off of me!
Leave Margo out of it.
-Here we go!
Cinderella running away from the ball.
She's been in there
for half an hour.
Maybe she can't get it started.
I have some jumper cables
in my car.
Guy, get closer.
Mali's kindergarten teacher.
Abo, can I please go?
I've had my picture taken
with everyone but the waiters.
No.
I wanted to tell you something.
Mali ran away.
Look up,
hand under your chin
and get closer to the teacher.
Dad.
Nice.
-Okay, enough.
Dad,
have you seen Mali?
-No,
I don't know anything.
Constantly asking about Mali
indicates that you're feeling anxiety.
Come sit here.
Let's all do a little breathing.
Come, Dov.
Open your nostrils,
breathe in and exhale.
Can someone tell me
where the hell my bride is?
It's all your fault.
Our fault?
This isn't your wedding!
It's your fault.
-It's your fault.
My fault?
-I'm trying to fix
all the damage you've done
to that poor girl of yours.
That poor son of yours
who has a bossy mother.
Just because
you're a therapist with
a clinic and a coffee machine...
If I had a license,
I'd be out of here.
We'll take you.
Where do you want to go, sweetheart?
We'll do whatever you want.
Now you say that?
Thanks a lot.
Now you ask me
what I want?
Now that I'm crying
in a dress I don't want,
with a wig and no eyebrows?
I'm sorry.
You're sorry? You're sorry?
A partition? Seriously?
Not only did Mom
switch dresses on me
so I had no choice
but to wear this one,
you put up a partition
without asking me?
What were you thinking?
And you, why are you nodding?
Where were you this whole time?
Where were you?
You saw that
they didn't care about
what I want
and when I needed you the most,
you weren't there.
You never asked me
if I needed anything.
I'm sorry, Mali.
And you wouldn't believe
what I heard.
All the guests are talking about me,
that I'm...
used goods and that's why
I'm marrying an Ashkenazi.
Who?
Want me to beat 'em up?
Seriously, Mali?
You're marrying an Ashkenazi.
No one in the family ever
had the guts to do that.
You are so brave.
You're a fucking trailblazer,
and you have Guy.
He's so amazing,
everyone's jealous.
You're the Bukharian Wonder Woman,
no wonder everyone's talking.
How do you say Wonder Woman
in Bukharian?
I don't know.
Gal Gadotov.
Wait and see what I'm gonna do
to Mom on her birthday,
she's so annoying.
I'll get hip-hop singers
to come and perform. -Okay.
Don't worry.
Hello, how are you?
-Hello.
Welcome.
What a nice suit.
-It's Italian.
Versace?
Versano.
It's new.
I brought it with me
from Tashkent.
Thank you for coming.
-I came for Mali.
It doesn't matter,
as long as you're here.
I want you to know that...
It's Mali's wedding,
I'm not here to talk about us.
Excuse me.
Roll up your pants,
so they don't get dirty.
Maybe it is because of me?
Because of you?
-Yeah.
Maybe it's not because
of Melika or my mom,
it's just an excuse,
because she's afraid to say
that I'm the problem.
You're the problem?
You're every woman's dream, Guy.
You're a slab of kosher meat.
You just need some spices.
What do you mean?
With you, even a warm woman
cools down.
Okay, gotcha.
I mean that if there's a girl who
wants you and is crazy about you,
you put her to sleep.
Be a little Bukharian.
You mean
make grammatical mistakes?
No.
Don't be a doormat,
you understand?
Be more of a man,
be tough with her.
You guys are such chauvinists.
What's "chauvinists"?
Don't speak Ashkenazi to me.
Speak Bukharian.
Repeat after me.
"You're coming with me.
"If not,
you go straight to house of your mama."
Abo, you think
I'd say something like that?
You want her to run off on you
every month?
"You're coming with me.
"And if you ever do this again,
"I'll drive you to your mother's."
Terrible.
Be more masculine.
"You're coming with me
"and if you ever,
"ever do this again,
"I'll send you back to your mama
in a flash."
Awesome.
What are you men doing in here?
Sorry, sorry.
Rabbi, welcome.
-Thank God.
Welcome, Israel.
Congratulations.
-Thank you for coming.
Hai.
I had to force him to come.
He only came for me.
For me, for him...
What have you decided?
I'll do whatever you say,
just marry my sister.
Thank you, rabbi.
Just one more thing.
I demand a public apology.
Mazel Tov.
-Thank you, I'm just...
Hey, you.
I'm ready, if you still
want to marry me.
What happened?
Where were you?
It's not you, believe me,
it's everything but you.
I'm starting to think
that God is testing me to see
how much I want to marry you.
And?
Look at me.
Just look at me.
Hold on.
It doesn't make sense
that every time there's a crisis
you talk to everyone but me.
If we want this marriage to work,
then it has to be you and me.
Not my mom, not Melika,
not Bekhor, not Hai.
I'm your family now
and you're my family.
Okay, let's become a family.
We haven't decided
how many kids.
Two.
-Two?!
I'm not Ashkenazi.
-Ten.
Give me a glass of Chivas,
straight,
that'll really hit the spot.
Thanks, buddy.
Thank God.
See how I taught him
to stand his ground?
Just like I stand my ground.
Take this away.
-What?
Give us a glass of soda water.
Soda?!
Don't drink.
I want you
to remember this wedding.
Cheers, Abo.
What are you looking at?
Wait till you're married.
Good evening, distinguished guests.
We'd like to start the wedding ceremony
of Mali and Guy.
Please, dear guests,
stop pigging out
and come over to the canopy.
What about what we discussed?
Wait, stop it.
Stop it?
Okay, okay, wait, wait.
Turn it down.
Before we start the ceremony...
I'd like to say a few words.
I was blessed
to be born Bukharian,
to belong to this amazing
and very unique community.
That's why I realized that
my play is unnecessary. -What?
Yes.
After talking to the rabbi
and chair of our community's organization,
I came to a conclusion
that there's no need
to ponder, bring up
or think about
moral or social issues.
What for?
Let the Gentiles do that, right?
I'm happy to be part of
a community where everything is good
without any flaws or imperfections.
A community that should only show
its beauty and charm,
a community that shouldn't look
in the mirror or fix anything.
Therefore I realized that
my theatrical attempt
to put on a social satire
is unnecessary.
I ask you,
in a quiet voice
to blame my mistake
on my young age
and the poor education I received
in my parents' home.
I hope that I will be given
another opportunity to prove myself.
I'm very sorry.
That's Hanoch Levin.
The pantomime guy?
And now, the moment I've been
waiting for, for a very long time.
Let's have a wedding!
She's so beautiful.
Daddy's darling...
Wow, Bekhor shaved.
Hai!
Give her a mic.
Take whatever you want
Who will refuse you?
Take the whole world
Who can say no to you?
You're one-of-a-kind
You already know that
Take the world like a fruit
Take whatever you can...
Come here, Guy.
Come on.
Only do
What you like
What you think
Will be good for you...
Amen!
Dear in-law,
thank you so much
for coming to our joyous occasion.
You don't look very happy.
I can't look
in people's faces,
I'm so ashamed.
You know, I love Esti
like a daughter.
I won't make a mockery
of your family. -Yes.
You're not,
but Esti and Hai
must be next.
Of course. I agree with you.
I'm telling you,
I'll talk to Hai.
I know how to pressure him
so that it'll happen sooner
than anyone can imagine.
You have my word.
Only do what you like
Only what you think
Will be good for you...
Wedding, schmedding.
Cheapskates...
Congratulations, Hai.
Good night.
Now that we're officially not
at Mali and Guy's wedding,
we can talk about us, right?
Do I have permission?
May I?
-You may, you may.
Esti,
I love you.
Will you marry me?
No, Hai.
No.
Why not?
Isn't this what you wanted?
Yes.
But it's not what you want.
Not really.
It's what I wanted.
I still do,
but not like this.
Not...
not in a parking lot,
not in the middle of the night
when you're dead drunk.
For the wrong reasons.
No, Hai.
Hai darling, I'm tired,
please take me home.
Mom is from Bukhara
This is abominable!
A woman touching a man,
dancing, singing.
It's sinful, immoral.
We want the play.
-Don't worry.
Don't talk to me like that!
I apologize
on Bekhor's behalf.
I don't know if this synagogue
is doing him good or bad.
You need lots more fabric.
Where's the bottom part?
I want the first dress I tried on.
Your mom will freak out
when she sees the dress you chose.
Do this little thing for her.
It's not little,
it's my eyebrows.
Do her eyebrows,
her forehead.
I want to buy Hai
all the works of Hanoch Levin.
For your engagement?
No, Dad.
Do you want to get
married someday?
I want that someday to be now.
I want to marry you, Esti.
But... not this very moment.
Don't waste my time!
Hello, Israel asked me
to come see him. I'm...
Hai Shem-Tov.
I know who you are.
Don't tell me.
I didn't come to your Chihuahua's
chip-changing ceremony
and you're mad at me.
No, I was at your show
with my mom
and we really enjoyed it.
Really?
Can we take a selfie?
Of course.
Get a little closer.
Go right in,
he's waiting for you.
Thank you.
Have a seat.
Cold hands.
Warm heart.
I read somewhere
that that's not true.
Cold hands, cold heart too.
Hai, I saw your play.
You're a funny guy.
You're very, very talented.
Isn't he very talented, rabbi?
Yes, he is.
You see?
I admit,
when your mother
came to ask for help,
I wasn't interested,
but now we really want
to help you.
Don't we want
to help him rabbi?
Yes, we do.
Okay.
We want to invest money in you.
Really?
-Yeah!.
Finally someone in the community is
doing Israeli Bukharian culture.
Wow, thank you.
Wait, but did you like the play?
It's a play.
We liked it very much,
it was good.
It just needs
a few little adjustments.
For instance, where there are topics
that arouse contention and strife
do the same thing but in plays
like the Binding of Isaac,
Cain and Abel.
Hannah and her Seven Sons.
And one more tiny thing
before we start
talking about money
is the matter of modesty.
It's inappropriate for a woman
to perform on stage.
"The voice of a woman
is naked."
"The voice of a woman
is like nakedness."
Exactly, what he said.
How am I supposed to do
Hannah and her Seven Sons
without Hannah?
Abraham our father
without Sarah our mother?
King David without Bathsheba?
We don't have to see her.
Exactly.
We can talk about her.
-Right.
Yes.
What about Apa Hussni,
is that okay?
Apa Hussni is gre--
God forbid.
It's even worse.
"A man shall not wear
a woman's dress,
"for whoever does that
is an abomination to God."
Amen.
Okay.
Putin, Erdoğan,
thank you very much.
Don't be foolish.
You're a young man with
your whole future ahead of you.
Cooperate with us
and you'll be blessed.
But that's the whole point,
I'm Bukharian
and you're the Association
of Bukharian immigrants,
I thought you'd help me.
-We will!
But how can we help you
if you don't cooperate with us?
Understand us too.
I don't know.
If you don't cooperate with us,
find another rabbi
for your sister's wedding tonight.
What? Are you serious?
Wait, we're not here
to fight, right?
We're here to make peace.
You know what?
You don't have decide right now.
Go home, think it over
and let us know.
By this evening.
Where were you?
-Okay, I'm here now.
Thanks a lot, I'm already done.
That is so ugly,
did you steal it
from a memorial service?
I saw it on the internet,
it looked nice.
Thanks for your constructive comments.
Now tell me what happened
with Israel.
Your buddy was there too.
Who, Dostov?
Yeah, what a jerk.
Watch your mouth!
They threatened me.
He said if I don't do
exactly what he says,
he won't do Mali's
wedding ceremony tonight.
So?
You're still on their side?
I don't give in to threats.
What if he doesn't come?
Don't you care about your family?
We saw at the play
how much you care about your family.
You coward.
What did you expect me to do?
Be grateful I kept quiet.
You stupid clown.
I could've laid into you
in front of everyone.
That rabbi really
has you trained, huh?
The yarmulke did
what Margo couldn't.
But once a traitor, always a traitor,
that's no way for a brother to act.
You listen to me, you idiot.
You're the traitor here,
understand?
You betray your family,
your religion,
your community.
-Stop it, Bekhor!
People laughed and had fun.
And this tux is for the wedding,
are you crazy?
They laughed and had fun?
What do they know?
They should come to
one of the rabbi's lectures
and see what humor and morality
really look like.
Now I'll have to go
beg him to come.
You should be grateful
if anyone comes.
You're overreacting.
-Oh yeah?
My phone is full of cancellations.
Seriously?
-All because of you!
Let me see.
-Never mind now.
I'll take care of this.
I'll make sure the rabbi comes,
but you do as you're told
if you don't want to ruin
your sister's wedding.
Now get in, we're late.
What is this shit?
I can't see anything.
Who's idea was this anyway?
It's time, sweetie.
I'll be right with you.
This is the dress.
Efrat.
-Yes?
Why does it look like
a religious girl's dress?
Your mother was here a few days ago.
You like it?
Why aren't you dressed?
Never mind, I'll wait for you.
Let me just text Bekhor
that we'll get there on our own.
No, don't text him.
Can you get dressed really fast?
No way.
And I don't want to go
with him anyway.
You won't believe
what he just did to me.
Get dressed, I'll tell you.
Hai, I'm not coming.
With me or not at all?
What will I come as?
As my girlfriend, what else?
As Mali's bridesmaid?
I don't care,
as long as you come.
No,
so everyone will think
everything's okay?
I'm done pretending.
-No,
I don't care about them,
I want you to be with me.
Have you even been listening to
what I've been saying to you lately?
I've been listening and doing.
Okay, we talk,
we argue, we fight.
That doesn't mean it's over.
As far as I'm concerned,
it is over.
That's just where I am right now.
Sweetie,
you mean more to me than anything.
Trust me and come today.
Please.
I promise you,
I won't let you down.
Come on.
Bekhor is stressed.
I want you to know
that I love you
and there's nothing I want more
than to see you there.
I don't understand
why you're doing this.
I'm getting married today.
What's up?
I'm waiting for them
to pick me up.
Two minutes?
Great.
Wow, wow, wow.
-Mazel Tov.
Don't touch yet.
She's not ready.
-You're so beautiful.
No,. I'm not.
Mom switched dresses on me.
But it's gorgeous,
it's classy and sexy
at the same time.
I love it.
Let me see. Really?
-Yes.
What do they know?
I've seen lots of brides in my life,
it's beautiful.
Fine. Where's Esti?
Oh, her?
She's in the trunk.
-No, no.
She's not ready yet, she...
Seriously?
-She'll meet us there.
Who will be with me
during the photo shoot?
I'm here, don't worry.
Want me to put a dress on?
-Come on!
No more dresses for you.
Mali, do you remember my wedding?
How could I forget.
In the yard at the old house.
-We brought a sheep
and the sheep ran away
and everyone ran after it
to bring it back.
Then Dad caught it.
He came back all smelly
with a sheep over his shoulder.
And there was nothing to eat,
everything got burned.
People went hungry.
-Exactly.
That's what I went through,
and you're worried about a dress?
At the end of the day,
we laugh about everything.
What's important is that
you hit the jackpot with Guy.
You're right.
Where is he?
Shit.
-Shit.
Did you guys...
Idiot!
-Me? You're the driver.
But you're the idiot.
Hey!
Hey, man.
We need three strong guys.
Three what?
-Three strong guys. How much?
What do you want from me,
I'm getting married today.
To a man or a woman, bro?
How much?
-Get in.
I'm so sorry, sweetie.
My brother's an idiot.
You have no idea...
How long will it take you
to get here?
We have to start
or we won't have enough time.
What's the latest we can start?
-An hour ago.
He wants to tell you something.
Yes, Guy?
Of course,
a young, natural hairdo.
That goes without saying.
She'll be perfect,
nice and simple.
Trust me, you have my word.
Okay, bye.
Are you sure he's not gay?
Ashkenazi.
Ready?
-Yeah.
You call this simple?
Very simple.
I only used 43 bobby-pins.
I usually use 200.
It's so not me.
Of course not,
it's your wedding day.
You're supposed to be special.
That's why you built a nest
on my head?
Take it apart.
No, you don't want that.
I said, take it apart!
Get rid of it.
No, no, wait.
Ew, what is this?
It's jojoba balm,
it sticks the hair together.
It takes 24 hours to get rid of it.
Get rid of it now!
Come on!
-I have an idea.
Look at my daughter,
what a bride!
You're so beautiful
and you look so happy.
Whose hair is that?
-Look at me.
Like that.
What is this?
We'll take pictures with the canopy
in the background.
Instead of at the studio.
It saves time.
No, I mean this wall,
what is it?
How should I know?
It's not a wall,
it's just a little partition.
Mali honey, we must remember
we're Jews on a day like this.
Bekhor, are you separating
men and women at my wedding?
God forbid,
it's not for separating.
Everyone will sit together,
it'll all be mixed.
It's only for whoever wants to dance.
Bekhor, I don't want that thing!
Please get it out of here!
Mali honey,
everything I do
I do it for you.
All the rabbis say
it will bring you good luck.
Mom, I'm telling you
to get it out of here.
Why is it here?
We're not so religious.
Mom, I did everything here
as if it were
my own wedding.
The photographers,
the band, the DJ, the canopy,
the flowers, the bar,
it's all on me
and my friends
who I'll have to return
the favor to tomorrow.
And what am I asking for
in return?
Separation.
And it's not me,
it's Him.
On the other hand, it's okay, Mali darling,
he's doing everything for you.
He'll take the wall down.
Mali, he'll take down...
-It's a partition.
And I'm not taking anything down.
-He'll take it down.
Hello? Yes, hi.
Is this the Rabbinate?
I have an emergency.
My sister is getting married
in a few minutes
and the rabbi is
pulling a no-show.
He's not coming.
Don't ask.
Is there any chance
you could urgently send a rabbi
to the Red Sun Hall in Rishon?
May I?
-Yes...
I'll wait.
Yes, yes, I'm with you.
An Ashkenazi rabbi?
All right.
In three hours?
How can I drag things out
until 11:00?
Are you serious?
Okay, okay, thank you.
May God keep you too.
Mazel Tov.
My dear daughter-in-law.
-Hello.
You look gorgeous.
Absolutely gorgeous.
Good for you.
Did you have something to eat?
-Not yet,
are they serving appetizers?
Yes, the buffet is open,
there's entrecote,
eat something,
I'll be right there, okay?
Guy! You're late.
Let me take your picture.
Take those off.
-No, Bekhor.
God help us.
You know what? Keep them on.
Look at the camera.
Hello, hello.
Sorry, I don't shake hands
with women.
Mazel Tov.
-Mazel Tov.
Here are the in-laws!
Good. Put that down.
Margo,
let me take your picture over here.
What are you doing?
Bekhor, what happened?
You're so damn stupid.
She just had entrecote
and now she's eating chocolate?
Big deal.
What's your problem?
This is dairy!
She can't eat dairy
after eating meat!
This is the last time
you eat milk after meat!
Understand?
Last time!
If you ever touch my daughter again,
you'll never see us again,
you hear me?
Stop threatening me
and learn something for once.
You idiot.
Let's go.
What happened?
You weren't like this.
Our family has always
been God-fearing,
always believed in
the Torah and Jewish law.
My father was the rabbi of Bukhara,
but he never fought or hurt anyone,
he never forced anyone
to walk the path he chose.
We're not Ashkenazi,
we're not Chabad or Breslov
and all the rest.
We're the Jews of Bukhara.
We never behaved like this.
Walk in your grandfather's footsteps
and be a Bukharian Jew.
I don't understand
what's going on.
Is this wedding
Bukharian or Ashkenazi?
Religious or non-religious?
What's there to understand?
The bride is Bukharian,
the sister of Bekhor the photographer
and Hai Shem-Tov the comedian.
Okay.
And are they religious?
Only the photographer.
But he's messed up now.
Didn't you notice
he hasn't groped anyone lately?
I did notice.
Too bad.
Is the groom religious too?
-Ashkenazi.
He just got here,
didn't you see him?
Looks like Mr. Tomato.
The star-face guy?
-Yeah.
And the bride is so beautiful.
Then why is she marrying him?
You know, she's...
used goods.
She's been around.
No Bukharian would marry her.
But Ashkenazis don't care.
Really?
Ashkenazis are the best.
What a beautiful dress.
Great.
Where's Mali?
She's...
almost done, she'll be right here.
Look at me.
Mali.
Mali.
Thank you.
Bekhor,
-What?
Mali disappeared.
Does Guy know where she is?
Guy.
-Wait.
Guy, don't move.
Stand next to your mom.
I want to take your picture.
Excuse me, ma'am,
I meant them.
Thank you.
Nice.
Shut up.
Don't say anything.
Mazel Tov, bro.
I'm so excited for you.
Why?
-Now stand next to your wife.
Why?
-Because he knows nothing about it.
Go find Mali and bring her here.
Hurry.
This way.
Nice.
Smile. Three...
What a family.
Are you Hai Shem-Tov?
-Yes.
Can I get a selfie with you?
-Not right now, man.
I was at your show
and I nearly wet my pants.
Good thing
the bathroom's right here.
Thanks a lot, man.
Too bad not everyone
gets my sense of humor.
Are you kidding?
You impersonated my mom to a T.
And I wasn't the only
one cracking up,
you should've seen my dad,
and he's religious, to top it off...
Too bad that you, me and your dad
aren't enough.
Did you put
hidden camera in my house?
You did my life on that stage.
I laughed so hard,
I cried.
I sent all my cousins
one of your bits,
they went crazy over it.
I need two rows worth of tickets
for the next show,
where can I get them?
I don't think
there'll be another show.
You saw what happened.
Because of that rabbi?
What does he know about theater?
Let's take a selfie, man.
I have three daughters for you.
Very beautiful.
16, 17 and 18.
Rivka, Adina and Frecha.
I give you whatever you want.
I have a girlfriend,
but thank you.
But everyone say
you broken up.
You're so pretty.
Who are they?
-Thank you.
She was Mali's midwife
and she's was a classmate.
Mom, come over here.
Put your hand on his waist.
Dad, hand on his shoulder.
Guy, you...
pretend you're having fun.
Smile. Good.
Nice.
Dad, listen.
We can't find the bride,
so keep him busy.
Take pictures.
But I don't have my glasses.
I'll delete them afterwards.
Come on.
Bekhor, why so many pictures
without the bride?
Where's Mali?
-I'll be right back.
We believe that the camera's eye
can cast the evil eye on the bride
if she gets her picture taken
before the ceremony.
Afterwards it's okay.
We've never had this happen before.
We had two grooms who took off,
but a bride taking off
is very rare.
Can I put this on my status?
How about a put a status
of your face bashed in?
What do you want from him?
It's all your fault.
Forcing your opinions
on everyone like Mom.
Why did you have
to put up that partition?
It's because of you
and your stupid play.
You had to piss of the rabbi,
now the entire Bukharian community
is talking about it.
Yeah, good things.
Everyone's begging me for tickets.
Lots of religious people liked it too.
It's only that extremist rabbi of yours.
Fine.
And you stand behind him
like a soldier.
You idiot, can you see
he's using you?
Watch your mouth.
Don't test me.
You'll end up losing Margo because of him.
-Leave Margo out of it.
Keep your hands off of me!
Leave Margo out of it.
-Here we go!
Cinderella running away from the ball.
She's been in there
for half an hour.
Maybe she can't get it started.
I have some jumper cables
in my car.
Guy, get closer.
Mali's kindergarten teacher.
Abo, can I please go?
I've had my picture taken
with everyone but the waiters.
No.
I wanted to tell you something.
Mali ran away.
Look up,
hand under your chin
and get closer to the teacher.
Dad.
Nice.
-Okay, enough.
Dad,
have you seen Mali?
-No,
I don't know anything.
Constantly asking about Mali
indicates that you're feeling anxiety.
Come sit here.
Let's all do a little breathing.
Come, Dov.
Open your nostrils,
breathe in and exhale.
Can someone tell me
where the hell my bride is?
It's all your fault.
Our fault?
This isn't your wedding!
It's your fault.
-It's your fault.
My fault?
-I'm trying to fix
all the damage you've done
to that poor girl of yours.
That poor son of yours
who has a bossy mother.
Just because
you're a therapist with
a clinic and a coffee machine...
If I had a license,
I'd be out of here.
We'll take you.
Where do you want to go, sweetheart?
We'll do whatever you want.
Now you say that?
Thanks a lot.
Now you ask me
what I want?
Now that I'm crying
in a dress I don't want,
with a wig and no eyebrows?
I'm sorry.
You're sorry? You're sorry?
A partition? Seriously?
Not only did Mom
switch dresses on me
so I had no choice
but to wear this one,
you put up a partition
without asking me?
What were you thinking?
And you, why are you nodding?
Where were you this whole time?
Where were you?
You saw that
they didn't care about
what I want
and when I needed you the most,
you weren't there.
You never asked me
if I needed anything.
I'm sorry, Mali.
And you wouldn't believe
what I heard.
All the guests are talking about me,
that I'm...
used goods and that's why
I'm marrying an Ashkenazi.
Who?
Want me to beat 'em up?
Seriously, Mali?
You're marrying an Ashkenazi.
No one in the family ever
had the guts to do that.
You are so brave.
You're a fucking trailblazer,
and you have Guy.
He's so amazing,
everyone's jealous.
You're the Bukharian Wonder Woman,
no wonder everyone's talking.
How do you say Wonder Woman
in Bukharian?
I don't know.
Gal Gadotov.
Wait and see what I'm gonna do
to Mom on her birthday,
she's so annoying.
I'll get hip-hop singers
to come and perform. -Okay.
Don't worry.
Hello, how are you?
-Hello.
Welcome.
What a nice suit.
-It's Italian.
Versace?
Versano.
It's new.
I brought it with me
from Tashkent.
Thank you for coming.
-I came for Mali.
It doesn't matter,
as long as you're here.
I want you to know that...
It's Mali's wedding,
I'm not here to talk about us.
Excuse me.
Roll up your pants,
so they don't get dirty.
Maybe it is because of me?
Because of you?
-Yeah.
Maybe it's not because
of Melika or my mom,
it's just an excuse,
because she's afraid to say
that I'm the problem.
You're the problem?
You're every woman's dream, Guy.
You're a slab of kosher meat.
You just need some spices.
What do you mean?
With you, even a warm woman
cools down.
Okay, gotcha.
I mean that if there's a girl who
wants you and is crazy about you,
you put her to sleep.
Be a little Bukharian.
You mean
make grammatical mistakes?
No.
Don't be a doormat,
you understand?
Be more of a man,
be tough with her.
You guys are such chauvinists.
What's "chauvinists"?
Don't speak Ashkenazi to me.
Speak Bukharian.
Repeat after me.
"You're coming with me.
"If not,
you go straight to house of your mama."
Abo, you think
I'd say something like that?
You want her to run off on you
every month?
"You're coming with me.
"And if you ever do this again,
"I'll drive you to your mother's."
Terrible.
Be more masculine.
"You're coming with me
"and if you ever,
"ever do this again,
"I'll send you back to your mama
in a flash."
Awesome.
What are you men doing in here?
Sorry, sorry.
Rabbi, welcome.
-Thank God.
Welcome, Israel.
Congratulations.
-Thank you for coming.
Hai.
I had to force him to come.
He only came for me.
For me, for him...
What have you decided?
I'll do whatever you say,
just marry my sister.
Thank you, rabbi.
Just one more thing.
I demand a public apology.
Mazel Tov.
-Thank you, I'm just...
Hey, you.
I'm ready, if you still
want to marry me.
What happened?
Where were you?
It's not you, believe me,
it's everything but you.
I'm starting to think
that God is testing me to see
how much I want to marry you.
And?
Look at me.
Just look at me.
Hold on.
It doesn't make sense
that every time there's a crisis
you talk to everyone but me.
If we want this marriage to work,
then it has to be you and me.
Not my mom, not Melika,
not Bekhor, not Hai.
I'm your family now
and you're my family.
Okay, let's become a family.
We haven't decided
how many kids.
Two.
-Two?!
I'm not Ashkenazi.
-Ten.
Give me a glass of Chivas,
straight,
that'll really hit the spot.
Thanks, buddy.
Thank God.
See how I taught him
to stand his ground?
Just like I stand my ground.
Take this away.
-What?
Give us a glass of soda water.
Soda?!
Don't drink.
I want you
to remember this wedding.
Cheers, Abo.
What are you looking at?
Wait till you're married.
Good evening, distinguished guests.
We'd like to start the wedding ceremony
of Mali and Guy.
Please, dear guests,
stop pigging out
and come over to the canopy.
What about what we discussed?
Wait, stop it.
Stop it?
Okay, okay, wait, wait.
Turn it down.
Before we start the ceremony...
I'd like to say a few words.
I was blessed
to be born Bukharian,
to belong to this amazing
and very unique community.
That's why I realized that
my play is unnecessary. -What?
Yes.
After talking to the rabbi
and chair of our community's organization,
I came to a conclusion
that there's no need
to ponder, bring up
or think about
moral or social issues.
What for?
Let the Gentiles do that, right?
I'm happy to be part of
a community where everything is good
without any flaws or imperfections.
A community that should only show
its beauty and charm,
a community that shouldn't look
in the mirror or fix anything.
Therefore I realized that
my theatrical attempt
to put on a social satire
is unnecessary.
I ask you,
in a quiet voice
to blame my mistake
on my young age
and the poor education I received
in my parents' home.
I hope that I will be given
another opportunity to prove myself.
I'm very sorry.
That's Hanoch Levin.
The pantomime guy?
And now, the moment I've been
waiting for, for a very long time.
Let's have a wedding!
She's so beautiful.
Daddy's darling...
Wow, Bekhor shaved.
Hai!
Give her a mic.
Take whatever you want
Who will refuse you?
Take the whole world
Who can say no to you?
You're one-of-a-kind
You already know that
Take the world like a fruit
Take whatever you can...
Come here, Guy.
Come on.
Only do
What you like
What you think
Will be good for you...
Amen!
Dear in-law,
thank you so much
for coming to our joyous occasion.
You don't look very happy.
I can't look
in people's faces,
I'm so ashamed.
You know, I love Esti
like a daughter.
I won't make a mockery
of your family. -Yes.
You're not,
but Esti and Hai
must be next.
Of course. I agree with you.
I'm telling you,
I'll talk to Hai.
I know how to pressure him
so that it'll happen sooner
than anyone can imagine.
You have my word.
Only do what you like
Only what you think
Will be good for you...
Wedding, schmedding.
Cheapskates...
Congratulations, Hai.
Good night.
Now that we're officially not
at Mali and Guy's wedding,
we can talk about us, right?
Do I have permission?
May I?
-You may, you may.
Esti,
I love you.
Will you marry me?
No, Hai.
No.
Why not?
Isn't this what you wanted?
Yes.
But it's not what you want.
Not really.
It's what I wanted.
I still do,
but not like this.
Not...
not in a parking lot,
not in the middle of the night
when you're dead drunk.
For the wrong reasons.
No, Hai.
Hai darling, I'm tired,
please take me home.