The Bubble (2006 film)

The Bubble Hebrew HaBuah is a 2006 romantic drama directed by Eytan Fox telling the story of two men who fall in love, one Israeli and one Palestinian. The title of the film refers to Tel Aviv, a relatively peaceful city in a tumultuous region and the setting of the film.

Ashraf arrives at the apartment to return Noams passport, which he had dropped and left at the checkpoint. Noam takes Ashraf to the roof to look at the city skyline. They talk and Ashraf kisses Noam and they spend the night together. Soon it is agreed that Ashraf will move in with them and work in Yalis restaurant as a Jew under the name Shimi, as he could not be openly gay in the Palestinian territories like he can in the more liberal and cosmopolitan city of Tel Aviv. For a time, all goes well for the couple despite some jealousy on the part of Yali. However, Ashraf flees to his family in Nablus when he is recognized by Lulus former boyfriend as a Palestinian. Ashraf does not return any of Noams calls.Noam is devastated by Ashrafs desertion, and refuses to get out of bed. When the news reports violence in Ashrafs hometown, Noam becomes worried. He and Lulu go to the West Bank identifying themselves as French television journalists and find Ashraf at his parents house and there the two men kiss. Ashrafs future brotherinlaw, Jihad who is a Hamas militant, sees them and repudiates him, adding that Ashraf has to marry his cousin or he will reveal his secret. Lulu and Noam leave in a hurry, but encourage Ashraf to come to their antioccupation rave party. Ashraf shows up, and he and Noam spend another night together. ........

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