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In My Father’s Garden, a 48-year-old recently divorced gay man, Udi, embarks on the journey of fatherhood with the help of a surrogate, while grappling with the decline of his 81-year-old father, Natan, who battles vascular dementia. Their strained relationship began twenty-five years ago when Udi came out, a moment Natan met with harsh disapproval and rejection. As Natan faces the challenges of dementia, Udi seizes the opportunity to reconnect by filming their experiences together. This action leads to intimate conversations that bridge their longstanding divide, allowing Udi to take down the emotional barriers he built and foster a deeper empathy for his father. Through candid conversations and shared moments, they find a path to forgiveness and understanding. Their story unfolds with hope, laughter, and profound human connection, inspiring us all.
- Year2024
- Runtime51 minutes
- LanguageHebrew, English
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNorth American Premiere
- DirectorUdi Zaken
- ScreenwriterUdi Zaken
- CastUdi Zaken, Natan Zaken, Margalit Zaken, Keneret Zaken
- CinematographerJun Gao, Lee Sungbin
- EditorUdi Zaken
If you would like to donate to support our efforts, you can do so by clicking here. You can also experience all the films streaming in the Festival's virtual program by purchasing an All-Access Virtual Pass by clicking here.
In My Father’s Garden, a 48-year-old recently divorced gay man, Udi, embarks on the journey of fatherhood with the help of a surrogate, while grappling with the decline of his 81-year-old father, Natan, who battles vascular dementia. Their strained relationship began twenty-five years ago when Udi came out, a moment Natan met with harsh disapproval and rejection. As Natan faces the challenges of dementia, Udi seizes the opportunity to reconnect by filming their experiences together. This action leads to intimate conversations that bridge their longstanding divide, allowing Udi to take down the emotional barriers he built and foster a deeper empathy for his father. Through candid conversations and shared moments, they find a path to forgiveness and understanding. Their story unfolds with hope, laughter, and profound human connection, inspiring us all.
- Year2024
- Runtime51 minutes
- LanguageHebrew, English
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNorth American Premiere
- DirectorUdi Zaken
- ScreenwriterUdi Zaken
- CastUdi Zaken, Natan Zaken, Margalit Zaken, Keneret Zaken
- CinematographerJun Gao, Lee Sungbin
- EditorUdi Zaken