Nominated for six Israeli Academy Awards and winner of Best Screenplay at the Jerusalem Film Fest, MORE THAN I DESERVE is finely-crafted coming of age drama. The story revolves around a mother (Tamara) and son (Pinchus) who are new immigrants from Ukraine. Pinchas spends most of his time alone, while Tamara works hard to put food on the table.

When Pinchas learns that his classmates ­­­are preparing for their Bar Mitzvah, he asks his neighbor, Shimon, for help.  Shimon, who still lives with his parents, is a religious bachelor, waiting to meet the right girl. The two form a strong bond, and Shimon treats Pinchas as he would be his own son.

Despite her initial disapproval of his religious influence, Tamara gradually falls in love with Shimon. Pinchas learns to accept his mother’s need for love and blends into the familial atmosphere.

Things get complicated when Shimon’s Rabbi pressures him to marry a woman from their community. Pinchas refuses to accept Shimon’s departure, blames his mother and seeks revenge.