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1998 film directed by Jeroen Krabbé. Chaja is a philosophy student in Antwerp, 1972. Her relationship with her parents, both concentration camp survivors, is strained and she finds herself unable to accept her Jewish identity. A family friend finds her a job as a nanny for a Hassidic family with 5 children. Joining forces with Mrs. Kalman (Isabella Rossellini) and through her love for the youngest child who doesn't speak, Chaja learns to accept and respect a culture steeped in traditions, and finds the true value of life. Also stars Laura Fraser, Adam Monty, Jeroen Krabbé and Topol. In Hebrew, Yiddish and English. Unrated, 100 minutes. |
