Shtisel
Akiva and Shulem Shtisel, father and son, sit on a little balcony overlooking streets of the Geula neighborhood of Jerusalem. A year has passed since the mother died. All the other children have left the nest, and only Shulam and Akiva remain - quarreling, making up, and laughing about themselves and the rest of the world. All will change when Akiva meets Elisheva.
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A Haredi family living in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Jerusalem reckons with love, loss and the doldrums of daily life.
1.Everybody Are Looking for Love
8.629-06-201343mAs he mourns his late mother alongside his father Shulem, Akiva starts a new job where he meets a woman named Elisheva who diverts his attention.
2.Elisheva Agrees to Meet Akiva
8.406-07-201343mWhile Akiva looks to get better acquainted with Elisheva, his sister Giti tries to figure out her husband's whereabouts.
3.Shulem Pushes Akiva to Get Engaged
8.413-07-201347mGiti must secure a new opportunity in secret as Shulem urges Akiva to meet with a woman named Esti.
4.Giti and Akiva Find Jobs
8.520-07-201358mAkiva and Giti each consider a financial proposition while their brother Zvi Arye looks to resolve a pesky problem at home with his wife Tovi.
5.Akiva hasitates
8.427-07-201350mA major event leaves Akiva with second thoughts and troubles Shulem, who has other concerns about his co-worker Aliza.
6.Shulem Feels Guilt
8.503-08-201347mShulem and Akiva deal with the repercussions of their fallout as Giti and her children cope with the realities of their home life.
7.Akiva's Portrait
8.410-08-201348mAfter a robber invades Giti's home, Shulem and Akiva both experience revelations at their respective jobs.
8.Oy No No
8.317-08-201344mAn incident spurs Shulem to ponder his mortality as Akiva helps his friend after trying to connect with Elisheva.
9.The Baby
8.324-08-201344mIn the pursuit of romance, Akiva and Shulem both take bold steps. Meanwhile, Giti faces resistance from her daughter Ruchami over family news.
10.The White Man
8.631-08-201341mA significant shift takes place at Shulem's school. A stipulation affects Akiva's marital status. Elsewhere, a familiar face returns.
11.Kolonia
8.607-09-201344mAn admission leads to an unexpected outcome for Akiva, Giti privately wrestles with a life-changing choice and their grandmother faces hardship.
12.Cry Here
8.514-09-201354mLipa adjusts to home, Gitti takes a vacation. Shulem pushes his mother to give up the TV. Akiva tells Shulem about his agreement with Elisheva.
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