Handsome Groom
The story centers on Hamada, a 40-year-old Palestinian actor in Israel. His reluctance to marry and have children brings concern and shame from his family. Struggling to find his artistic voice and lacking motivation, he becomes financially strained, prompting him to return to his childhood village and move in with his parents. Originally intending a temporary stay, it extends into a seven-year stretch. Now in his early 40s, he grapples with societal pressure to marry while navigating his identity and searching for love and purpose.
Photo by Noa Nir