Here We Are

Aharon decides to run away with his son Uri, knowing that his son is not ready for this separation. Or is it, in fact, his father who is not ready..

Aharon has devoted his life to raising his son Uri. They live together in a gentle routine, away from the real world. But Uri is autistic, and now as a young adult it might be time for him to live in a specialized home. While on their way to the institution, Aharon decides to run away with his son and hits the road, knowing that Uri is not ready for this separation. Or is it, in fact, his father who is not ready?

Nominated for 10 Israeli Ophir Awards!

Best Picture of the Year

Best Director–Nir Bergman                    Best Screenplay–Dana Idisis

Best Actor–Shai Avivi

Best Supporting Actor–Noam Imber                         Best Supporting Actress–Efrat Ben Zur

Best Cinematography–Shai Goldman    Best Casting–Orit Azoulay

Best Sound–Ronen Nagel                        Best Editing–Ayala Bengad

Through a wealth of telling details, an elegantly understated screenplay and a score which threads together scenes with soulful cello and guitar, we begin to sense the truth of the matter: that Aharon needs his son just as much, if not more, than Uri needs him. And that his resistance to Uri’s new home might be as much to do with his own loss of purpose – a full-time carer with no one left to care for – as it is with Uri’s welfare.
Wendy Ide
Wendy IdeScreen International
'Here We Are' forces us to ask questions about how we, as a society, care for those with disabilities. Do we silo those individuals and force their parents to give up everything in order to care for them? (If they are lucky enough to have caring parents.) Or do we emphasize community respite, and allow members of the community to take part in learning how to care for one another? If we no longer have the status as “parent of a child with a disability,” then what are we, at the end of the day?
Michael McNeely
Michael McNeelyThat Shelf
“The script is both delicate, powerful...The cross-country journey turns out to be a coming-of-age experience for both the father and son.” The producer said Idisis’ “storytelling skills combined with Bergman’s directing talent make up the perfect match.” He added that the story of “Here We Are” is grounded in Israel but has universal appeal due to themes such as parenthood.
Elsa Keslassy
Elsa KeslassyVariety
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