JIFF: The Ring

The Ring

“It’s the relationships among the three leads that carry the movie forward.” – The Jerusalem Post

“A highly emotional film. Exciting, funny and above all, a fascinating life story.” – Letterboxd user

Australian Premiere

Arnon is a devoutly religious man who has a close bond with his mother, Violetta, but a fraught relationship with his daughter, Alma, since he doesn’t approve that she’s a lesbian. When Violetta’s health deteriorates, Arnon sets out to her old hometown of Budapest to try and find a gold ring that saved her life during World War II.

Despite the tension between father and daughter, Arnon asks Alma to join him and help with the search. Alma is initially resistant, but her closeness with her grandmother convinces her to concede. Can father and daughter find the ring in the bustling city of Budapest? And will they be able to repair their relationship along the way?

The Ring is based on co-director and lead actor Adir Miller’s own family story. A well-known stand-up comedian in Israel, Miller brings a delicate balance of comedy and tragedy to this role.

Rating

Unclassified 15+

Duration

122 min

Language

Hebrew, Hungarian (English subtitles)

Cast

Adir Miller, Joy Rieger, Tiki Dayan

Director

Adir Miller,Doron Paz,Yoav Paz