Apples from the Desert (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2014, Apples from the Desert is a notable film directed by Matti Harari, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the award-winning play and popular Israeli short story, this poignant family drama follows Rivka, 19-years-old and strong-willed, who struggles to follow the conservative lifestyle of her ultra-orthodox parents in Jerusalem. Determined to break free from her parents’ rigid worldview, she runs away to a secular farming community in the desert. The decision pushes the two generations to confront the chasm between their stringent views of tradition and modernity.
Who’s in it. Apples from the Desert stars Moran Rosenblatt as Rivkah, Shlomi Koriat as Reuben, Reymonde Amsallem as Victoria and Irit Kaplan as Sarah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Apples from the Desert has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Apples from the Desert page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Apples from the Desert (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Apples from the Desert change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Apples from the Desert worth watching?
- Apples from the Desert holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Apples from the Desert?
- Apples from the Desert stars Moran Rosenblatt, Shlomi Koriat, Reymonde Amsallem, Irit Kaplan and Elisha Banai.
- When was Apples from the Desert released?
- Apples from the Desert was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.