Our Father 2016
In *Our Father (2016)*, directed by Meni Yaish, the gritty streets of Tel Aviv collide with a desperate man's struggle between violence and redemption.
Director: Meni Yaish
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our Father (2016) about?
*Our Father (2016)* follows Ovadia Rachmim, a brutal Tel Aviv nightclub bouncer, as he navigates a high-stakes moral dilemma. Desperate to fund fertility treatments for his wife, he takes a job as a debt collector for a local gangster—only to find himself pulled into a dangerous mission he can't escape. As his wife's pregnancy progresses, Ovadia must confront the consequences of his violent past before it destroys the life he's fought to protect.
Who directed Our Father?
The film was directed by Meni Yaish, who brings a visceral, character-driven approach to this Tel Aviv crime drama.
Who stars in Our Father?
The cast is led by Moris Cohen as Ovadia Rachmim, alongside Rotem Zissman-Cohen as his wife Rachel, Dan Mor as the gangster Shalom, and Herzl Tobey in a pivotal supporting role.
Is Our Father (2016) worth watching?
With its intense performances and morally complex narrative, *Our Father (2016)* delivers a gripping crime drama that balances violence with emotional stakes. While it may not boast a wide audience appeal, its raw storytelling and atmospheric tension make it a standout within its genre. Fans of character-driven crime films will find plenty to appreciate here.
How long is Our Father?
The film runs for 105 minutes.
About Our Father (2016) — A Tel Aviv crime drama of violence and redemption
In *Our Father (2016)*, directed by Meni Yaish, the gritty streets of Tel Aviv collide with a desperate man's struggle between violence and redemption. Ovadia Rachmim, played with raw intensity by Moris Cohen, is the city's most feared nightclub bouncer—a job that keeps him trapped in a cycle of brutality. When a small-time gangster, Shalom (Dan Mor), offers him a lucrative path as a debt collector, Ovadia sees a chance to fund an expensive fertility treatment for his wife Rachel (Rotem Zissman-Cohen), who they've been trying to conceive for five years. But as their long-awaited pregnancy approaches, Ovadia's attempt to walk away from the underworld collides with Shalom's demand for one final, dangerous mission—a gamble that could shatter his fragile hope for a normal life.
The film unfolds like a dark, pulsating crime drama, where every choice carries the weight of moral compromise. Yaish crafts an atmosphere thick with tension, exploring themes of fatherhood, sacrifice, and the cost of chasing redemption in a city where violence is currency. With its sharp performances and unflinching portrayal of Tel Aviv's underbelly, *Our Father (2016)* is a gripping tale of what one man will risk to protect the future he's always wanted.