The Youngest

2018 (Israel)

Ultra-Orthodox young Leah works in her mother’s store. She has come of age and would like to marry, but her widowed mother won’t let go. When the two women light Hanukkah candles together, a small miracle begins to unfold.

Ultra-Orthodox young Leah works in her mother’s store. She has come of age and would like to marry, but her widowed mother won’t let go. When the two women light Hanukkah candles together, a small miracle begins to unfold.

Director: Rachel Elitzur
Writer: Rachel Elitzur
Stars: Daniel Gal / Maya Har-Zion / Smadar Kilchinsky / Melech Zilbershlag
Genre: Short / Drama / Romance
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