And Thou Shalt Love (2007): Cast & Plot
And Thou Shalt Love is a 2007 short drama directed by Chaim Elbaum, starring Ori Lachmi as Ohad and Omer Zonenshein. It runs 28 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 28 min
- Director
- Chaim Elbaum
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Hebrew - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is And Thou Shalt Love About?
The premise of And Thou Shalt Love without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Orthodox soldier Ohad, a Hesder trainee in the IDF, hides his sexual orientation. Faced with his faith’s condemnation of homosexuality, he undergoes a forty‑day fast and repentance ritual meant to purge his desire. Believing he’s cured, he is later confronted by his best friend Nir’s return, forcing Ohad to wrestle with his love for God and for Nir.
And Thou Shalt Love Cast & Characters
Ori Lachmi leads the cast as Ohad, with Omer Zonenshein as Nir. Directed by Chaim Elbaum.
- Director Chaim Elbaum
- Ori Lachmi as Ohad
- Omer Zonenshein as Nir
And Thou Shalt Love Plot Summary
What happens in And Thou Shalt Love from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film follows Ohad, a Hesder student serving in the Israel Defense Forces, as he grapples with a secret that sits at odds with his strict religious identity. He has not told anyone about his attraction to men, and the inner conflict drives him to seek spiritual guidance from a discreet religious helpline called Atzat Lev — a name echoing the real-world Atzat Nefesh. In his effort to resolve the tension, Ohad throws himself into ritual acts, hoping to reshape his feelings through faith.
Full summary
The whole story of And Thou Shalt Love, scene by scene
And Thou Shalt Love Trailers & Videos
The trailer of And Thou Shalt Love.
How Well Do You Know And Thou Shalt Love?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the religious young man whose hidden struggle drives the story?
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And Thou Shalt Love FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of And Thou Shalt Love, each answered in a sentence.
How long is And Thou Shalt Love?
And Thou Shalt Love runs 28 minutes.
When was And Thou Shalt Love released?
And Thou Shalt Love was released in 2007.
Who directed And Thou Shalt Love?
And Thou Shalt Love was directed by Chaim Elbaum.
Who is in the cast of And Thou Shalt Love?
And Thou Shalt Love stars Ori Lachmi as Ohad and Omer Zonenshein as Nir.
Does And Thou Shalt Love have a post-credit scene?
No. And Thou Shalt Love has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is And Thou Shalt Love in?
The original language of And Thou Shalt Love is Hebrew.
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