Fill the Void (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Fill the Void is a 2013 drama directed by Rama Burshtein, starring Hadas Yaron, Irit Sheleg and Ido Samuel. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $3.2 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2013. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Rama Burshtein
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Hebrew - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Fill the Void About?
The premise of Fill the Void without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the tragic and sudden death of a young woman, her family is left reeling from grief and facing difficult decisions rooted in tradition. To maintain family honor and stability, the deceased’s younger sister, just eighteen years old, unexpectedly finds herself engaged to her deceased sister's husband, forcing her to confront complex emotions and responsibilities. The film explores themes of loss, duty, and the weight of cultural expectations within a close-knit community.
Fill the Void Cast
Hadas Yaron leads the cast, with Irit Sheleg and Ido Samuel. Directed by Rama Burshtein; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Rama Burshtein
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Fill the Void Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Fill the Void 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 89% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 69%
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 64% User score
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Movie Insider 4.8 /5
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Fill the Void Plot Summary
What happens in Fill the Void from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Shira Mendelman, an 18-year-old Hasidic girl residing in Tel Aviv, is filled with anticipation for her upcoming arranged marriage to the young man she has feelings for. However, tragedy strikes during Purim when her older sister, Esther, tragically dies while giving birth. In the aftermath of this loss, Shira’s father decides to postpone the engagement, wishing to avoid a sense of emptiness in their home so soon after the family’s heartbreak. Adding to Shira’s responsibilities, Esther’s husband, Yochay, begins visiting the Mendelman household regularly, bringing along their son, Mordechai, whom Shira lovingly cares for.
Full summary
The whole story of Fill the Void, scene by scene
Fill the Void Box Office
Fill the Void grossed $3.2 million worldwide. $1.8 million came from the US and Canada and $1.4 million (44%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3.2M
- US & Canada
- $1.8M
- International
- $1.4M
Fill the Void Awards & Nominations
Fill the Void earned 2 award nominations, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2013.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2013 2 nominations- Nominated Best First Feature
- Nominated Best First Screenplay
Fill the Void Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Fill the Void.
How Well Do You Know Fill the Void?
9 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 event triggers Shira Mendelman's journey in the film?
Cars in Fill the Void
5 cars on screen, including the 2006 Ford Fiesta MkV and the 2004 Volvo S40.
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2006 Ford Fiesta MkV Minor role -
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2001 DAF LF 45 Background role
Fill the Void Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Sydämellä on syynsä” and “Le Coeur a ses raisons”.
- Also known as
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- Sydämellä on syynsä
- Le Coeur a ses raisons
- Lemale ha'chalal
- La sposa promessa
- 填补空白
- Le Cœur a ses raisons
- Заполнить пустоту
- An ihrer Stelle
- Noiva Prometida
- Llenar el vacío
- Töltsd be az űrt
- Вместо нея
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- Wypełnić pustkę
- 責任與情感
- Omplir el buit
- Στο Κενό της
- フィル・ザ・ヴォイド
- Užpildyti tuštumą
- Vyplnit prázdnotu
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Fill the Void FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Fill the Void, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fill the Void?
Fill the Void runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Fill the Void released?
Fill the Void was released on May 24, 2013.
Who directed Fill the Void?
Fill the Void was directed by Rama Burshtein.
More films by Rama Burshtein Who is in the cast of Fill the Void?
Fill the Void stars Hadas Yaron, Irit Sheleg and Ido Samuel, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Fill the Void make at the box office?
Fill the Void grossed $3.2 million worldwide ($1.8 million domestic, $1.4 million international).
How is Fill the Void rated?
Fill the Void has 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic, 64% on TMDB and 4.8/5 on Movie Insider.
Was Fill the Void nominated for any awards?
Fill the Void received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Fill the Void have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Fill the Void has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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