Disobedience 2018

Overview

Disobedience is a 2018 film that follows a New York photographer named Ronit who travels to London following the death of her estranged father. Upon her arrival, she returns to the Orthodox Jewish community that previously shunned her due to her childhood attraction to a female friend named Esti. The narrative centers on the reunion between the two women as they navigate their shared history within the strict confines of their religious environment. As Ronit and Esti reconnect, their past bond is rekindled, leading to a renewed romantic passion. The film explores the complex intersection of personal identity and faith as the protagonists examine the boundaries of their sexuality against the backdrop of their traditional community. Through their interactions, the story examines the challenges of reconciling individual desires with the expectations of a closed society. The film documents the emotional journey of both women as they confront the circumstances that once forced them apart and the consequences of their rekindled relationship in the present.