Mabul is one of the emotionally heaviest opening night films i've ever seen at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Best to know that in advance, you're in for a night of contemplation and hopefully relief that your life doesn't mirror that of our lead actress. The story of Mabul (The Flood) takes place on the Israeli coast. Teacher Miri has to put up a brave front to keep her business alive. She creates an emotional island for herself by having an affair. Her husband Gidi pretends he's going to work every day. Their son Yoni keeps the class bullies at bay by completing their homework assignments. All hell breaks loose when his autistic brother rejoins the family. An interesting aside is the assumption that it's okay for her young son to act all macho and boss her around since I guess he's a man in training. A great insight into the local mores.
Review of The Flood
