Russian born Irena immigrated to Israel with her son and husband, who died shortly after. She faces the challenge of teaching the third grade in one of the most difficult neighbourhoods in Jerusalem, where poverty, violence and unemployment are widespread. Using her unique approach, combining uncompromising discipline and love she propels a real change in the lives of her students
Notes
Title from resource description page (viewed June 15, 2020)
Originally released in 2010
Credits
Editor, Arik Lahav Leibovitz ; director of photography, Yossi Aviram ; music, Ronnie Reshef