Valeria Is Getting Married

Christina, a confident Ukrainian woman, is eagerly waiting for her younger sister Valeria to arrive from Ukraine. Valeria is coming to Israel to meet her fiancé Eytan for the first time. Their marriage was arranged online, similar to how Christina's was, but she has since found happiness with Michael. Now, she hopes for the same joy for her sister! However, when Valeria and Eytan finally meet, things quickly turn awkward as Valeria starts to have doubts. Michael then puts the blame on Christina for Valeria's cold attitude, as the whole arrangement also benefits him. Christina's role as a wife begins to feel increasingly unstable...

The idea of arranged marriage still offers many women a way out of difficult living situations today. In her richly atmospheric play, Israeli director Michal Vinik skillfully unpacks the dynamics of patriarchal power and dependency. This Israeli-Ukrainian collaboration may be small, but it features strong performances and prompts important discussions about the connection between relationships and personal freedom.