To Take A Wife
The story takes place in Haifa, Israel, in 1979, during three days before the Shabbat. A young woman trying to raise three children, work from home, and observe the strict Moroccan traditions of her family finds herself at constant odds with her husband and her brothers, who want her to stay married and leave behind the notions of being loved and free.
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To Take A Wife
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 1, 2004
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
Drama, Romance
User Score
56%
Original Title
ולקחת לך אישה
Production Companies
Zanagar Films
Director
Ronit Elkabetz
Description
The story takes place in Haifa, Israel, in 1979, during three days before the Shabbat. A young woman trying to raise three children, work from home, and observe the strict Moroccan traditions of her family finds herself at constant odds with her husband and her brothers, who want her to stay married and leave behind the notions of being loved and free.