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202570 minPGdocumentary

Sun Bay

202570 minPGdocumentary

Three residents of a hidden trailer park in Eilat confront their loneliness while grappling with the lives they left behind.

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Three residents of a hidden trailer park in Eilat confront their loneliness while grappling with the lives they left behind.

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Ido Weismandirector

Ido Weismanwriter

Ayala Bengadwriter

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In Eilat, a trailer park named Sun Bay sits in the shadow of luxury hotels. Three residents confront their feelings of loneliness while grappling with the lives they left behind. As they navigate their daily routines, the film captures their struggles and hopes in a place marked by uncertainty. Over 70 minutes, the documentary presents their stories against the backdrop of a changing environment.

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