Synopsis
On the eve of a holiday, Dor’s plans for a wild orgy collapse when his estranged mother shows up unannounced. Mistaking one of his hookups for a serious boyfriend, she turns the evening upside down. As the three sit down for a painfully polite holiday dinner, Dor and his mother have to finally face what tore them apart.
A bittersweet comedy about shame, masculinity, and family expectations.
Director Biography – Idan Idan
Idan Argov is an actor, writer, and filmmaker based in Tel Aviv. He studied acting at the Goodman Acting School and then shifted to film and studied at Ha’Aruga Film Program.
He has performed in several personal theater projects, including Theater or Not to Be and Past-Trauma. Idan also conducts workshops on gender and sexuality in high schools and works as a community theater facilitator for senior citizens.
Alongside his acting career, he is actively involved in independent film productions, exploring a wide range of creative roles both in front of and behind the camera.
My work explores themes of identity, desire, and the intersections of personal and social narratives.