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Live and Become
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Live and Become

2005 · 140 min Drama
7.4 / 10 · TMDB

In 1980, the black Falashas in Ethiopia are recognised as genuine Jews and are secretly carried to Israel. The day before the transport the son of a Jewish mother dies. In his place and with his name (Schlomo) she takes a Christian 9-year-old boy.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Radu Mihăileanu

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

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Moshe Abebe

Schlomo (teenager)

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Moshe Agazai

Schlomo (child)

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Sirak M. Sabahat

Schlomo (adult)

Roni Hadar

Roni Hadar

Sara

Yaël Abecassis

Yaël Abecassis

Yaël

Roschdy Zem

Roschdy Zem

Yoram Harrari

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Yitzhak Edgar

Qès Amrah

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Rami Danon

Papy

Meskie Shibru Sivan

Meskie Shibru Sivan

Schlomo's Mother

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Mimi Abonesh Kebede

Hana

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