Lemon Tree

Synopsis

Salma Zidane, a widow, lives simply from her grove of lemon trees in the West Bank's occupied territory. The Israeli defence minister and his wife move next door, forcing the Secret Service to order the trees' removal for security. The stoic Salma seeks assistance from the Palestinian Authority, Israeli army, and a young attorney, Ziad Daud, who takes the case. In this allegory, does David stand a chance against Goliath?

Cast

Hiam Abbass

Selma Zidane

Tarik Kopty

Abu Hussam

Ali Suliman

Ziad Daud

Doron Tavory

Defense Minister Israel Navon

Rona Lipaz-Michael

Mira Navon

Amos Lavi

Commander Jacob

Amnon Wolf

Leibowitz

Liron Baranes

Gilad

Smadar Jaaron

Tamar Gera

Danny Leshman

Private Itamar 'Quickie'