Tolya
Directed by
2006
On International Women's Day, when all his fellow migrant workers call their distant wives, Tolya remains speechless as he calls his wife Natasha. His toothless mouth can only pronounce a whistling mumble... (Festival information)
A Russian foreign worker in Israel is confronted with vanishing memories of his home country. In a muddled moment he succeeds by a surprising action in laughing together with his wife at the telephone.
Delightful, humane and full of love – a convincing debut film.