Every Time We Say Goodbye (1986)

In the throes of World War II, David, an American pilot serving under the British Royal Air Force, finds himself recuperating from a war injury in the historic city of Jerusalem. During this period of convalescence, he crosses paths with Sarah, a quietly magnetic Sephardic Jewess, whose lineage traces back to Spain. Their worlds collide in the tight-knit community where they both reside, leading to a passionate, yet seemingly impossible, love story. Despite the stark contrast in their backgrounds, a flame kindles between them. David, a gentile, hails from a lineage of Protestant ministers, while Sarah finds herself ensnared in the web of her family's strict customs, which compel her to marry within her faith. The differences that set them apart are as vast as the ocean that separates their homelands, yet an undeniable connection binds them together. In a daring act of love and rebellion, Sarah escapes her home, descending on a makeshift rope from her bedroom balcony, to share a fleeting moment of passion with David before his return to the war front. She extracts a solemn promise from him, a vow never to seek her out again once he departs for duty. Their impassioned farewell becomes a testament to their forbidden love, a lingering question mark in their hearts. As David ventures back into the throes of war and Sarah back into the confines of her family's expectations, their love story hangs in the balance, echoing the poignant uncertainty of a modern-day Romeo and Juliet. Will they ever reunite, defying family, faith, and fate? Or will the chains of their respective worlds keep them apart forever? "Every Time We Say Goodbye" is a touching exploration of love and destiny, set against the backdrop of the Sephardic Jewish culture, enriched by the old Spanish language, Ladino. It is a testament to the resilience of love, a fire that infuses life with spirit, embodying the timeless proclamation - Long live "El Amor". The question remains - will their love endure the trials of war and tradition, or will every goodbye be their last?

Every Time We Say Goodbye is a drama movie featuring Tom Hanks and directed by Moshé Mizrahi.

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