Broken Wings

Broken Wings

6.7IMDb Score
Released:2002-10-24
Genre:Drama
Duration:87 min
Country:Israel
Director:Nir Bergman
Actors:Orly Zilberschatz, Maya Maron, Nitai Gvirtz, Daniel Magon, Eliana Magon
Production:Yes-DBD Satellite Services, Norma Productions, Israeli Film Fund

Overview:

Daphne and her four children try to cope with the abrupt death of husband/father. As the family seems to fall apart, a sudden incident gives them a chance to heal their 'broken wings'.

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