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I'm a man whose privacy

and modesty are important to him.

Just like my parents,

may they rest in peace.

But she...

She tells her friends

and siblings everything.

And they came over.

That's normal.

- Why did they come over?

- To reconcile between us.

It was intolerable.

They came over so often

I started to detest them.

Every time they came over

I had to defend myself.

They were all on her side.

How could we be friends?

They never took my side.

I'm not like her,

I can't express my feelings.

Your Honor...

I was orphaned

of a father all my life.

- And the children?

- Always on her side.

They saw their mother fall apart

and their father standing there,

motionless, speechless.

What were they to think?

Children always take

the mother's side, it's normal.

I didn't abandon my mother either.

I was with her to the day she died.

No one took care of her.

None of my brothers helped me.

Thank God,

they each had

their own wives and children.

And I...

was with my mother.

You couldn't talk to each other?

You can't talk to her.

All she does is scream.

I feel sorry for you, my brother.

I'm sorry we didn't see you.

Elisha,

does this woman respect you?

No, my brother.

Then why do you want her back?

She's my destiny and I'm hers.

We will never part.

And that's that?

I love her.

I've always loved her.

That's all.

Orphaned of a father.

It's sad.

But now you're a husband and a father.

True.

You said she never compromises.

Your mother lived with you

for over 20 years!

I was always grateful for that.

How did you show it?

And how, Elisha,

how can you mend the relationship?

This woman...

doesn't want you.

She doesn't love you anymore.

Isn't that reason enough

to let her go?

Can you really live with someone

who doesn't love you?

Not to say, is sick of you?

One more question,

Elisha Amsalem.

Have you tried

to meet your wife halfway?

To give her what she asks for?

Like what?

When did you last

take her to a caf?

A caf?

It's not kosher.

You could pack sandwiches

and take her to the beach.

You live by the sea, no?

Right.

So?

I never thought of that, I admit.

Movies are kosher.

And I hear you love cinema.

I love cinema,

I know all the stars

from Charles Bronson to...

Gregory Peck.

But now there's a problem

with indecency.

Indecency, Your Honor.

They show things I don't want to see.

It didn't use to be that way.

A flower... When did you last

come home with flowers and say:

"Viviane, these are for you"?

When did you last tell her:

"Viviane, I love you"?

Begging the court's pardon,

I must ask a question,

perhaps I'll finally find grounds

for divorce.

When did you last have relations?

When?

She doesn't want to.

I see.

No more questions.

Thank you, Elisha Amsalem.

Mrs. Viviane Amsalem,

please take the stand.

Your Honor, may I?

Viviane Amsalem.

Yes, Shimon?

Do you love my brother?

Have you tried to understand him

and his needs?

Yes.

Did you ever give

the relationship a chance?

I tried every possible way.

Why, then, did you insist

on putting my brother in situations

where you knew he couldn't deliver?

Why did you embarrass him

time after time

in front of friends and family?

He's ignored me and my needs

all my life.

He acts as if I was thin air.

Have you turned

your children against him?

And told them what transpired

between you?

He didn't spare them either.

He'd bring them into the room

to talk behind closed doors.

You shamed him

in front of the neighbors.

You screamed and swore at him.

You beat him in front of strangers.

Why?

That's not how it was.

You didn't beat him?

You didn't break dishes,

throw things at him?

I had outbursts.

Yes.

It's easy to blame

the one who yells.

The one who whispers venom

is innocent.

He went to hell and back

with you

and now you want to shame him?

To rub his failure in his face?

You always wanted

your marriage to fail

and your husband was loyal

and despite your actions

he protected you and your children.

Why must you harm him

again and again?

What did Elisha Amsalem ever do

but make you happy?

If I were happy,

would I want to go?

Don't you think

I'd rather grow old peacefully?

With my children?

Surrounded by my family?

Did you know, Viviane,

that my brother could be rid of you

because you refuse to abide

by the be fruitful and multiply

commandment?

Let him do it!

I gave him four children.

And he was a good father

to your children.

Yes.

And supported you.

Yes.

Yes, he supported you!

- And never raised a hand to you!

- No.

Viviane Amsalem,

you are a wayward woman.

- Your Honor...

- Calm down, Shimon.

You exploited him all your life.

He provided you with a home,

family, children, security, honor

and a good name!

And now you want

to throw all that away?

Your Honor,

I don't want to live with this man.

It's my right.

It's your right,

but it's not your choice.

- Yes.

- No.

- Yes.

- No, it's not up to you.

If we were dealing with a man

who beats his wife,

who refused her pleasure,

clothes or food,

then we'd have

something to discuss,

but before you stands a woman

whose wishes are irrational.

A woman who beats her husband,

embarrasses him, refuses his needs,

and he still wants her back!

And you want to force this man

to grant her a divorce?

If that's how it is,

my duty in this court is over.

What else can I say?

You're right, I'm crazy.

No more questions.

It's a shame that Shimon chose

to ramble on

instead of listening.

Watch your tongue,

Carmel Ben Tovim!

Ignoring my client's answers,

time and again.

I know how to talk, too, Shimon.

How long have you thought

about leaving this man?

Seriously, about 10 years.

- For 10 years he's ignored your wishes.

- Yes.

And not seriously?

From the day we married,

my whole life.

Why did you marry?

Why?

Because.

That's life.

We got married.

Viviane, why did you stay with him?

I didn't want to break up the family.

Have you been a good wife?

Make her answer!

Sit!

Answer, madam.

I don't think

I've been a good wife to him.

I wanted things

he couldn't give me.

Did you love him?

Yes.

I wanted us to be happy.

Viviane Amsalem,

how long has your husband

not come to you?

A long time.

How long?

A long time.

How long?

How long is a long time?

You wanted and he refused?

Viviane, I'm asking,

did you want it and he refused?

A long time, Carmel.

We haven't had relations

in many years.

No more questions, Your Honor.

Your Honors, if I may.

No relations for a long time?

- He says you don't want to.

- He can say whatever he wants.

Interesting.

- And when he wanted it, did you agree?

- No.

There you have it!

She didn't want to.

You admit it?

Still, you have four children.

Explain! We want to understand.

Speak up, Mrs. Amsalem.

- Answer, madam.

- What should I say?

How we had four children?

Nothing to tell.

Your Honor, we have grounds.

She's lying.

It's her word against his.

Want the truth, Shimon?

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