

Broken Wings
2002-10-24 · 87 min · ★ 6.6
Daphne and her four children try to cope with the abrupt death of husband/father. As the family seems to fall apart, a sudden incident gives them a chance to heal their 'broken wings'.
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- Directors
- Nir Bergman
- Production companies
- Yes-DBD Satellite Services, Norma Productions, Israeli Film Fund
- Countries
- Israel
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Orly ZilberschatzDafna Ulman
Maya MaronMaya Ulman
Nitai GvirtzYair Ulman
Vladimir FriedmanValentin Goldman
Dana IvgyIris
Danny Niv (Muki)Yoram
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