Drifting

Drifting

1982•1h 20m•5.6/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.6/10(7)

Robi is a young Israeli who lives his grandparents and works at their store. He dreams of finding true love and becoming a movie director, both of which seem increasingly difficult. His film career stalls, until he can get financial backing and his love life seems to be in similar shape. While the urban city has places to cruise for sex, Robi struggles to find an organized gay community and a committed relationship.

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Production

Kislev Films

Language

HE

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Jonathan Sagall

Jonathan Sagall

Ami Traub

Ben Levin

Dita Arel

Belinka Metzner

Mark Hassman

Boaz Turgeman

Rashid Masharawi

Rashid Masharawi

Ann Traub

Hadas Turgeman

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