Over the Ocean
Jan 02, 1991 · 1h 31m
Director
Jacob GoldwasserOverview
Menachem and Rosa Greenberg, a couple of Holocaust survivors, have had a difficult life. Their friend, Morris Greenspan, made his fortune in Canada through shady deals, and is a despicable character who urges the couple to emigrate from Israel to the good life in Canada. Their son, Chaim "Chaimon" Greenberg, is aware of the growing conflicts in his parents' home in light of their financial difficulties and the interference of their mysterious friend, who is also secretly courting his mother. His sister, Miri, is a naive teenager who falls under the spell of Shultz "the Hontroveltnik". Other participants in the film include Oshik Levi as the taxi driver, their neighbor and friend of their parents, Shai Idelson as Gaby, Chaimon's best friend and the taxi driver's son, and Sini Pater as Uncle Leizer from the kibbutz, who represents the Zionist antithesis to Morris's exile and smoothness. In the end, after a crisis that threatens the narrator's world, the family decides to stay in Israel.
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About Over the Ocean
What is Over the Ocean about?
Menachem and Rosa Greenberg, a couple of Holocaust survivors, have had a difficult life. Their friend, Morris Greenspan, made his fortune in Canada through shady deals, and is a despicable character who urges the couple to emigrate from Israel to the good life in Canada. Their son, Chaim "Chaimon" Greenberg, is aware of the growing conflicts in his parents' home in light of their financial…
When was Over the Ocean released?
Over the Ocean was released on January 2, 1991.
Where can I watch Over the Ocean?
Over the Ocean is streaming on Chai Flicks in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Over the Ocean?
Over the Ocean runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Who directed Over the Ocean?
Over the Ocean was directed by Jacob Goldwasser.
Who is in the cast of Over the Ocean?
The cast of Over the Ocean includes Aryeh Moskona (Menachem Goldfarb), Dafna Rechter (Roza Goldfarb), Moti Gilad (Morris Greenspan), Nicky Goldstein and Mili Avital (Miri Goldfarb).
Is Over the Ocean on Netflix?
No, Over the Ocean is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Chai Flicks instead.