Fresh
This is a story that would be compelling, no matter what the locale.
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Overview
Daphne and her four children try to cope with the abrupt death of husband/father. As the family seems to fall apart, a sudden incident gives them a chance to heal their 'broken wings'.
Director and cast
- Nir Bergman Director
- Orly Zilberschatz as Dafna Ulman
- Maya Maron as Maya Ulman
- Nitai Gvirtz as Yair Ulman
- Daniel Magon as Ido Ulman
- Eliana Magon as Bahr Ulman
- Vladimir Friedman as Valentin Goldman
- Dana Ivgy as Iris
- Yarden Bar-Kochba as Flora, School Counselor
- Danny Niv (Muki) as Yoram
- Orit Boger as Teacher
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
92%
Tomatometer
Fresh
[Bergman] draws fine performances from the actors.
Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Fresh
Broken Wings has heart and a poetic soul.
Ruthe Stein, San Francisco Chronicle
Fresh
Bergman's debut feature is tender yet disturbing, sad yet at times funny.
Marta Barber, Miami Herald
Rotten
Well-made, if rather predictable, new-age melodrama.
Mark Jenkins, Washington Post
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