Mendy

"You can reach ecstasy through prayer... or you can buy it on the street"

Mendy is a young Brookyln Hasid who leaves the strict rules of his insular and repressive community to join his childhood friend, Yankel, who is living securlary in Manhattan. Mendy's struggle to integrate his faith and traditions with the modern world are influenced by his growing friendship with Bianca, Yankel's free spirited Brazilian roommate.

Release Date

September 20, 2003

Status

Released

Original Title

Mendy

Runtime

1h 31min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English, Yiddish

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