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Shoelaces

Shoelaces

Drama
2018, Movie, 1h 38min
'Shoelaces' tells the story of a complicated relationship between an aging father and his special-needs son, whom he abandoned while he was still a young boy. Reuben's (60) kidney's are failing and his son Gadi (35), wants to donate one of his own kidney's to help save his father's life. However, the transplant committee objects to the procedure claiming that Rueben, acting as Gadi's sole legal guardian, does not have the right to authorize such an invasive procedure. Gadi, who recently lost his mother, is afraid of losing his father as well. He feels he finally has the chance to do something meaningful; to become a man and stand on his own. He's furious with the committee's decision and sets out to fight for his right to save his father's life. Through the film's portrayal of a relationship full of love, rejection and co-dependency, it manages to shed some light and question the importance of human life, human connection and if life is even possible without it either one of them.
Country: Israel
Cast:
Jacob Goldwasser,
Dror Keren,
Doval'e Glickman,
Evelin Hagoel
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Jacob Goldwasser
As Institute Manager
Jacob Goldwasser
Director
Dror Keren
As Yehuda
Doval'e Glickman
As Ruven
Evelin Hagoel
As Ilana
Nevo Kimchi
As Gadi
Suhel Haddad
As Dr Huri
Eli Eltonyo
As Dede

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"Shoelaces" is a powerful drama about the complex relationship between an aging father, Reuben, and his special-needs son, Gadi. Abandoned by his father as a young boy, Gadi now wants to donate a kidney to save his father's life. However, the transplant committee objects, claiming Reuben doesn't have the right to authorize the procedure. Gadi is determined to fight for his right to save his father, and their journey raises questions about love, rejection, and human connection. With outstanding performances from Doval'e Glickman and Nevo Kimchi, this film is a moving exploration of the importance of family and the lengths we'll go to for those we love.

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