My Son

Avi Malka (Danny Steg), a 32-year-old divorcee, is a junior officer at a rear base who has never managed to advance in the army or muster the courage to retire to civilian life. Avi's greatest love is his 9-year-old son Ron, whom he tries to teach to be tough and get by in life. Ron, who admires his father and is afraid of disappointing him, does not tell him that he is being beaten and blackmailed at school.

Directed by Jonathan Gurfinkel, My Son leans on a strong ensemble — תום חודורוב, מנשה נוי, לירית מאש — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2003.