A Borrowed Identity

A Borrowed Identity

From award-winning director Eran Riklis (The Syrian Bride, Lemon Tree, Shelter) comes the story of Eyad, a Palestinian Israeli boy given the chance to go to a prestigious Jewish boarding school in Jerusalem. As he desperately tries to fit in with his schoolmates within Israeli society, he falls in love with a Jewish girl and discovers that he will have to sacrifice his identity in order to be accepted.

"Fascinating! A modern Romeo and Juliet love story." - KQED
“Eran Riklis’ strongest film in years!” – Variety

Directed by Eran Riklis
Israel, 2014
Drama, Romance
Hebrew (with English Subtitles)
104 Minutes

A Borrowed Identity