

Drifting
1982-10-01 · 81 min · ★ 6.0
Robi is a young Israeli who lives his grandparents and works at their store. He dreams of finding true love and becoming a movie director, both of which seem increasingly difficult. His film career stalls, until he can get financial backing and his love life seems to be in similar shape. While the urban city has places to cruise for sex, Robi struggles to find an organized gay community and a committed relationship.
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- Directors
- Amos Guttman
- Production companies
- Kislev Films
- Countries
- Israel
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- Released
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Jonathan Sagall
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