Located in the heart of Jaffa, a town that Israelis call "the bride of the sea", Reuven’s garage is a family business. There he employs his daughter Mali and his son Meir, as well as Toufik and Hassan, a young Palestinian and his father. No one suspects that Mali and Toufik have loved each other for years. While the two lovers secretly prepare their marriage, the tension rises between Meir and Toufik...

Cannes film festival 2009 – Official selection-Out of competition