I'm really surprised by 5.8 rating on this site for the film. It's not a classic film of it's genre but it's far better then it's rating. Definitely a film worth watching for anyone who likes a good romantic comedy.
Basically a story about a relationship between Israel woman and German woman, and the hurdles of Culture, their sexuality, Families are to be overcome. It doesn't reinvent the wheel when it comes to it's rom com roots, you get the ups and downs with the big happy ending like all the films of that genre. Also like the nod to There's Something About Mary, with the band breaking the fourth wall.
I liked the performances from both leading ladies, neither I've ever seen before. Moran Rosenblatt as Shira is likeable and a good focal point of the film. But for me Luise Wolfram as Maria, the German woman she loves is great. She's brings a lot of warmth to Maria, with little nice touches like her hiccuping when she's nervous. Also she's a strikingly beautiful woman to boot, a tall red head. But their romance has a ton of heart and both actresses have enough chemistry to sell you on their romance.
John Carroll Lynch (the husband of Frances McDormand in Fargo) is probably most noticeable face from the cast. He's very good in a smaller role as Shira's father. Rivka Michaeli as Shira's Grandmother is fine. Also I really liked Aviv Pinkas as Shira's sister and Naama Amit as co owner/best friend of Shira. Neither have big parts but they are best acting talent from the rest of the cast.
Again it's no classic and it's definitely cheesy in places (especially the last few minutes) but it's heart is in the right place and the two leads are likeable. Direction by Shirel Peleg is solid and script is cliche in spots but that's fine. Well worth checking this one out.
