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To Take A Wife (2004)

Movie ★ 6.4 97 min

Drama Romance

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.

Ronit Elkabetz Director Shlomi Elkabetz Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 1, 2004
Runtime
97 min
IMDb
tt0426279
Country
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Language
,
Studio
Zanagar Films

Themes

Cast

Ronit Elkabetz Ronit Elkabetz Viviane Simon Abkarian Simon Abkarian Eliyahoo Gilbert Melki Gilbert Melki Albert Sulika Kadosh Mémé Dalia Beger Dona Kobi Regev Eviatar Omer Moshkovitz Gabrielle Yam Eitan Lior Valérie Zarrouk Valérie Zarrouk Yvette

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Frequently asked questions

What is To Take A Wife about?
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.
Who directed To Take A Wife?
To Take A Wife was directed by Ronit Elkabetz, Shlomi Elkabetz.
Who stars in To Take A Wife?
To Take A Wife stars Ronit Elkabetz, Simon Abkarian, Gilbert Melki, Sulika Kadosh.
When was To Take A Wife released?
To Take A Wife is a 2004 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch To Take A Wife?
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