Disobedience
6.9/10
Rating
114 min
Runtime
2018
Release Year
Sebastián Lelio
Director
Cast
Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams, Alessandro Nivola, Allan Corduner, Anton Lesser
Quick Synopsis
Ronit, a photographer living in New York, travels to London after she hears about the death of her father, from whom she has been estranged for many years. She returns to the Orthodox Jewish community that had rejected her during her youth because of her romantic feelings for Esti, a close childhood friend. When Ronit and Esti meet again, their reunion brings back strong emotions, and as they reconnect, they begin to navigate the challenges of their faith and their feelings for each other.
Detailed Synopsis of Disobedience
New York photographer Ronit flies to London after learning about the death of her estranged father. Ronit is returning to the same Orthodox Jewish community that shunned her decades earlier for her childhood attraction to Esti, a female friend. Their fortuitous and happy reunion soon reignites their burning passion as the two women explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.
