Surrogate (2008)
Release Year: 2008
Nation: Israel
Alternative Title: Érzelmi pótlék
Director: Tali Shalom-Ezer
Writer: Tali Shalom-Ezer
Production & Genre
Producer: N/A
Companies: Marker Films, Tali Shalom Ezer Productions
Genre: Drama
Budget: €70,000 (estimated)
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: woman director
Story
Eli, a 32-year-old man struggling with relationships, seeks help from Hagar, a surrogate therapist who specializes in practical sexual therapy. They meet weekly under clinical conditions to simulate a relationship and explore intimacy. As Eli's feelings for Hagar grow, he grapples with repressed emotions and secrets that not only impact his own life but also ripple into the lives of his family members. Through this artificial process, Eli learns how to love genuinely for the first time.
Summary
'Surrogate' (2008), directed by Tali Shalom-Ezer, is a poignant drama exploring intimacy, relationships, and self-discovery. The film centers around Eli, who turns to Hagar, a sex therapist, for help with his relationship issues. Under laboratory conditions, they engage in a simulated partnership that challenges both physically and emotionally. As boundaries blur between therapy and reality, Eli's journey forces him to confront long-buried fears, ultimately leading him to understand true love.
