Yellow Asphalt (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2001, Yellow Asphalt is a drama and romance film directed by Dan Verete, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Three stories set among the Bedouin of Jahalin in the hills of the Judean desert. On an almost deserted highway, two Israeli truckers strike a Bedouin lad accidentally. Before they can flee, the boy's people appear and circle the truckers. Retribution? In a tent, elders judge a woman seeking divorce; she wants to leave with her young daughters. They deny the suit. That night she gathers her girls and runs. Her husband pursues her. The Bedouin maid of a married Israeli hot-house farmer is discovered in adultery; with her life in danger, she seeks protection from her lover. He turns her away and involves a Bedouin farmhand in disposing of her. What tribal justice awaits?
Who’s in it. Yellow Asphalt stars Moshe Ivgy, Raida Adon, Tatjana Blacher and Motti Katz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Yellow Asphalt has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yellow Asphalt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yellow Asphalt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yellow Asphalt (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yellow Asphalt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yellow Asphalt worth watching?
- Yellow Asphalt holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yellow Asphalt?
- Yellow Asphalt stars Moshe Ivgy, Raida Adon, Tatjana Blacher, Motti Katz and Sami Samir.
- When was Yellow Asphalt released?
- Yellow Asphalt was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.