JIFF: Sublet

"a visually seductive love letter to Tel Aviv and its vibrant street life" - The Hollywood Reporter

From acclaimed Israeli director Eytan Fox (Walk on Water, The Bubble), Sublet is a poignant depiction of the transformative power of love through a cross-generational encounter.

Michael, a travel columnist for The New York Times, takes on a rental apartment for a week’s assignment to discover the real Tel Aviv. He sublets an apartment from Tomer, a twenty-something gay film student who offers to act as his guide. Tomer’s carefree life of partying and casual sex are an affront to Michael whose life experiences have led him to more conservative views on love and relationships. Over five days together, the two find they have more in common than they thought, and form a bond that emotionally liberates them both.

Rating

E

Language

English, Hebrew (English Subtitles)

Cast

John Benjamin Hickey, Niv Nissim, Lihi Kornowski

Director

Eytan Fox