Synopsis:
Rebecca is the rebellious daughter of ultra-Orthodox parents in Israel. She is unhappy with the restrictive traditions of her home and community and sneaks out to attend dance classes in town where she meets a secular kibbutznik named Dooby.
When the two form a relationship, Rebecca’s strict father is outraged and responds by setting up a marriage for his daughter with an older widower who has children. Rebecca feels she has no choice but to run away. The family searches for her and is ultimately forced to confront not only their beliefs but also one another.
Nominated for three Israeli Academy Awards, APPLES FROM THE DESERT is a timeless and moving tale of tradition versus modernity.