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The biblical story about abe and sara, issy and becky or jake and esau. its story unfolds in the holy land though...

this film have some religious strata and is about two brothers, one successfull, the other a simple baker inherited after his father. it feels like made on a dime, and seems like its meant to repent and a kind of redemption seeker. the acting is average, the story brings nothing new, and the playtimeare far too long.

i really tried to like this film but it fades away in a blur of flourdust and retrospectiveness. its a max of 4 stars by the grumpy old man

This beautiful movie delighted my soul like few others have in so very long. I'm so glad that it showed up.

To understand this story, you need to grasp the nuances of the story of Esau and Jacob, and yes, I named Esau first, because he was the true firstborn. The relationship between the ancient Hebrew twins, the deception, the involvement of a mother who favored Jacob, and a father who favored Esau is critical to the foundation of this modern-day retelling.

The viewer will not see the inheritance bartered for by a bowl of lentils, but by a true necessity.

The blessing construct is as one would expect, very challenging, and causes grief to Esau all of his life.

It is a love story, a family story, a story of reconciliation.

And like the ancient story from Genesis, the instigator of the reconciliation is the one who was so badly injured.

(Sure wish that it had CC.)

The sets, scenery, sites, and smells will beguile you.

--Rivkah in Iowa.