In 1980, the black Falashas in Ethiopia are recognised as genuine Jews and are secretly carried to Israel. The day before the transport the son of a Jewish mother dies. In his place and with his name (Schlomo) she takes a Christian 9-year-old boy.
Production Companies:
- France 3 Cinéma
- Elzévir Films
- Oï Oï Oï Productions
- Cattleya
- K2 SA
- Transfax Film Productions
- Canal+
- Medusa Film
- SCOPE Invest
- CinéCinéma
- Kiosque
- Fonds Eurimages du Conseil de l'Europe
- CNC
- Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB
- MEDIA Programme of the European Union
- SCOPE Pictures
- Tax Shelter du Gouvernement Fédéral Belge
Top Cast:
- Moshe Abebe as Schlomo (teenager)
- Moshe Agazai as Schlomo (child)
- Sirak M. Sabahat as Schlomo (adult)
Main Crew:
- Radu Mihăileanu - Director
- Marek Rozenbaum - Producer