Disobedience
2018 · 1h 54m · Drama, Romance
Watch it. This is a thoughtful, well-crafted drama that critics clearly respect (84% RT, 74 Metacritic), even if general audiences were a bit more divided. It's exactly the kind of intimate character study that rewards an evening of focused viewing—especially if you're in the mood for something emotionally intelligent about faith, desire, and reconnection.
Plot
New York photographer Ronit flies to London after learning about the death of her estranged father. Ronit is returning to the same Orthodox Jewish community that shunned her decades earlier for her childhood attraction to Esti, a female friend. Their fortuitous and happy reunion soon reignites their burning passion as the two women explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.
Director: Sebastián Lelio
Cast: Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams, Alessandro Nivola, Allan Corduner, Anton Lesser