Jaffa (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2009, Jaffa is a drama film directed by Keren Yedaya, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. In the city of Jaffa; a young girl plans to run away with her secret lover, when a tragedy forever changes the course of their lives. Jaffa is a mixed Arabic - Jewish seaside city near Tel Aviv, where Reuven Wolf (Moni Moshonov) has a garage for repairing cars. His wife Ossi (Ronit Elkabetz), a vain, self-centered woman, just makes everybody's life difficult. The couple's daughter, Mali Wolf (Dana Ivgy), has secretly fallen in love with her childhood friend, the young Toufik (newcomer Mahmud Shalaby), a hard-working youth who has come as a helping hand to his Israeli-Arab father Hassan, a long-time mechanic working for Reuven.
Who’s in it. Jaffa stars Dana Ivgy as Mali Wolf, Moni Moshonov as Reuven Wolf, Ronit Elkabetz as Osnat 'Ossi' Wolf and Hussein Yassin Mahajne as Hassan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Jaffa 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 Jaffa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jaffa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jaffa (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jaffa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jaffa worth watching?
- Jaffa holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jaffa?
- Jaffa stars Dana Ivgy, Moni Moshonov, Ronit Elkabetz, Hussein Yassin Mahajne and Roy Assaf.