Synopsis:

McAllister's film for Channel 4's True Stories strand explores the settlement issue in Israel through the eyes of a Palestinian, Ali and an ultra-Orthodox Jew, Dov. The release of Palestinian prisoners, the Israeli government granting land to the Palestinians and the ongoing settlement of Jews in Arab Muslim areas form the backdrop to the two unforgettable subjects. Rather than an academic-style approach, McAllister's focus is on the common, human things that audiences can relate to, and the fragmented Israeli/Palestinian society is mirrored by the emotional unravelling of both men, as their personal demons threaten to destabilize the fragile truce they have made for themselves. While both Ali and Dov hope for peace, reminders of war echo in their voices and in the streets.