Hill Start

About This Movie

Hill Start is an intriguing blend of comedy and drama, with a unique family dynamic at its core. The Geva family, entrenched in their bourgeois lifestyle in Jerusalem, faces an emotional upheaval when the matriarch, Ora, slips into a coma. What unfolds is a chaotic yet heartfelt journey as each family member grapples with their own way of trying to pull her back from the brink. You get a real sense of their quirks and struggles, highlighted by some solid performances that keep the tone from becoming too heavy. The pacing ebbs and flows, balancing humor with poignant moments. It's this combination that makes it stand out - a peculiar examination of love, desperation, and what family really means in the face of crisis.

Features a unique family dynamicExplores themes of love and desperationInteresting balance of humor and emotional depth