"We were paid this for our performances."

Ushpizin
(The Guests)

directed by Giddi Dar (Eddie King)
written by Shuli Rand

produced by Rafi Bukai (Eddie King), Giddi Dar

starring Shuli Rand (In Broad Daylight), Michal Bat-Sheva, Shaul Mizrahi (Not Without My Daughter), Ilan Ganani (Rutenberg)

lowdown:  The first Israeli-Orthodox-Jewish film.

low expectation:   
     The only thing worse than this film will be the American remake starring Harvey Fierstein and Rosie O'Donnell.     

website:  Ushpizin.com

official synopsis:
     A heartwarming and humorous Israeli drama set in the customarily closed world of ultra-Orthodox Jews, Ushpizin is the story of Moshe and Malli, a married couple, who are suffering through a financial crisis. Naturally they pray for help, but instead of a miracle, two suspicious strangers with criminal pasts appear on their doorstep. The couple believes their guests were sent to them by God as a test of faith. The film is reportedly the first made by members of the Israeli ultra-Orthodox community.

--© Picturehouse Entertainment

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Expectation Key


there's no possible way I will ever see this

I might eventually see this but I'm not really expecting much

anticipating the release of this one but I'm sure to be left unsatisfied

such high expectation of this film only leaves room for disappointment