RCB Film Club will be screening Forgiveness (Mechila) as the opening film of the year at the RCB Forum, 2nd floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, on Sunday at 4pm.
Hailed as one of the most successful Israeli films and winner of several audience awards from many international film festivals, the comedy is a story about friendship, family, love and reconciliation, with many twists and turns.
The film is directed by the two lead actors, Guy Amir and Hanan Savyon, who play two buddies Shaul and Nissan who, due to economic problems, decide to rob a post office.
But things go horribly wrong and the strong Shaul gets arrested while the timid Nissan gets away with the money. When Shaul is released from prison, he's not too happy to be greeted by Nissan who has become ultra-religious and seeks forgiveness from his friend.
The story takes place during the Ten Days of Atonement, just before Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism when people ask for forgiveness. Shaul refuses to forgive and Nissan cannot continue living without receiving absolution.
The hunt for the hidden loot leads them on many adventures. However, Shaul's wife and daughter as well as Nissan's former girlfriend give up hope. The fact that they all live in the south of Israel, on the Gaza border, with the regular sounds of sirens, gunfire and rocket attacks, adds to the drama of the story.
The screening is supported by the Embassy of Israel which will host a reception after the screening. The film has English subtitles.
Tickets cost 100 baht and can be purchased from ticketmelon.com/rivercitybangkok/rcbfilmisrael.
