To Take A Wife

To Take A Wife

A Story of Tradition, Love and Fear

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5.7 /10 13 votes
June 1, 2004 1h 37m Released

Storyline

The story takes place in Haifa, Israel, in 1979, during three days before the Shabbat. A young woman trying to raise three children, work from home, and observe the strict Moroccan traditions of her family finds herself at constant odds with her husband and her brothers, who want her to stay married and leave behind the notions of being loved and free.

Key Information

Director Ronit Elkabetz
Writers Ronit Elkabetz, Shlomi Elkabetz
Studio Zanagar Films
Rating 5.7/10
Language HE

Cast & Crew

Ronit Elkabetz

Ronit Elkabetz

Viviane

Simon Abkarian

Simon Abkarian

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Gilbert Melki

Gilbert Melki

Albert

Sulika Kadosh

Mémé

Dalia Beger

Dona

Kobi Regev

Eviatar

Omer Moshkovitz

Gabrielle

Yam Eitan

Lior

Valérie Zarrouk

Valérie Zarrouk

Yvette

Frequently Asked Questions

To Take A Wife was released on June 1, 2004.

The runtime of To Take A Wife is 1h 37m.

To Take A Wife is a Drama, Romance movie.

To Take A Wife has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

To Take A Wife is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

To Take A Wife was directed by Ronit Elkabetz.

The main cast of To Take A Wife includes Ronit Elkabetz, Simon Abkarian, Gilbert Melki.

To Take A Wife is originally in HE.