Newland
Released: 1994
Drama
A brother and sister arrive alone in the new country of Israel after World War II where they hope to find their lost mother. The complexities of life with colorful characters in the refugee transit camp and nearby kibbutz makes it hard to reconcile their real lives with their deeper dream of still finding the Newland.
Starring: Etti Ankri, Gedalia Besser, Guy Bracca, Ania Bukstein
Directed by: Orna Ben-Dor Niv
Written by: Kobi Niv
Language: Hebrew
Scenes
An 8-year-old girl intentionally pees her panties to scare off a foster family from taking her in. Her older brother scolds her afterwards for having spoiled the adoption.
Alternate Titles
Eretz Hadasha
Aretz Hadasha
Newland
ארץ חדשה