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Minyan

2020-08-28 · 119 min · ★ 5.2

Drama

In a rapidly changing New York of the 1980s, a Russian Jewish teenager wrestles with his identity, faith, and sexuality, all of which seem irreconcilable until he befriends two closeted men in his grandfather's senior housing complex.

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Directors
Eric Steel
Production companies
Visit Films, Easy There Tiger Productions, AgX, Caiola Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Samuel H. LevineSamuel H. LevineDavid
Ron RifkinRon RifkinJosef
Christopher McCannChristopher McCannHerschel
Richard TopolRichard TopolZalman
Mark MargolisMark MargolisItzik
Brooke BloomBrooke BloomRachel
Alex HurtAlex HurtBruno
Carson MeyerCarson MeyerAlicia
Zane PaisZane PaisNathan
Eleanor ReissaMrs. Greenberg
Gera SandlerGera SandlerSimon
Michael BroadhurstDriver 1
Lawrence JansenItzik's Son
Chris PerfettiChris PerfettiEric
Chinaza UcheChinaza UcheTeacher
Zuzanna SzadkowskiZuzanna SzadkowskiRivka
Lili RosenLili RosenPrincipal Rabbi
Jonathan RavivJonathan RavivJunior Rabbi
Elizabeth LoyacanoMrs. Namovsky
Amir LevyDriver 2

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