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My Older Brother

My Older Brother

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My Older Brother

2002

0h 32m

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TV Movie

Drama

Overview

Assaf, a cynical boy frustrated by the death of his older brother Uri in Lebanon, refuses to join his family for the Memorial Day ceremony. Out of his longing, he has imaginary conversations with Uri.

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6 featured cast members

Starring

ofer seker

Assaf

Tal Mosseri

Tal Mosseri

Uri

Shimon Cohen

Father

Yael Pearl

Mother

Miriam Banay

Michali

Neta Viener

Assaf's friend

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Directed by: Ofer Weitzman

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