In the city of Nalchik in 1998, a Jewish family's idyllic life is disrupted when their youngest son and his new bride fail to return home. The family's worst fears are confirmed when a ransom note arrives, demanding an exorbitant sum of money. To meet this outrageous demand, the family is forced to take drastic measures, including selling their small business and seeking financial assistance from their community.
Closeness
In the late-1990s, a poor Jewish couple in the impoverished town of Nalchik is taken hostage, prompting a desperate demand for a hefty ransom that exposes deep-seated resentments and moral dilemmas within the tight-knit community.
