Past Life (2016)

In the era of 1977, where no woman has yet graced the stage as a celebrated classical music composer, our tale unfolds with the fiercely ambitious and gifted Sephi Milch. Keen to etch her name in the annals of classical music, Sephi is ready to defy the gender constraints of her time, setting her sights on an unprecedented feat in the male-dominated world of classical composition. However, her artistic battle is only a fragment of the challenges she faces. Being the offspring of troubled Holocaust survivors, Sephi is caught in the whirlwind of a sudden revelation from the past that threatens to shatter her family's unity. Enter Nana Milch, Sephi's elder sister, marked by her cynicism and restless spirit. A tabloid journalist with playwriting aspirations, Nana sees this shocking revelation as a chance to break free from the oppressive shadow of their parents' past. Despite Sephi's reservations about her sister's penchant for stirring up trouble, she finds herself reluctantly joining Nana's relentless pursuit of truth. Much like the year they live in, marked by Egyptian President Sadat's bold leap towards peace, the sisters embark on their own journey of liberation. Their quest takes them across Europe, determined to unearth their family's hidden history and reveal the truth behind their parents' darkest secret. As they delve deeper into the past, they find themselves on an emotional odyssey that tests their bonds and challenges their perceptions of freedom. "Past Life" is a riveting tale of two sisters, their audacious journey in the late 1970s, and their efforts to unravel a wartime mystery that has cast long, dark shadows over their lives. This journey does not come without its costs, reminding them and the audience alike, that the pursuit of freedom and the struggle to express one's unique artistic voice often demands a steep price.

Past Life is a drama movie featuring Nelly Tagar and directed by Avi Nesher.

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