This documentary film follows musician and songwriter Chen Rotem, who dreams of becoming a surrogate, and her husband Omer Yefman as they embark on a life-changing journey with their two young children. When they discover close friends are searching for a surrogate, their relationships and boundaries are tested throughout a complicated pregnancy. Holding it In explores not only the emotional and ethical dimensions of surrogacy but also the essence of giving, intimacy, and family. With honesty and vulnerability, the film asks: who does a body belong to, and how far can love and sacrifice go?

Director: Chen Rotem, Omer Yefman
Producer: Ari Davidovich
Produced with the help of: yes Docu, Rabinovich Film Foundation
Broadcaster: Yes Docu
Screenplay: Chen Rotem, Omer Yefman
Cinematographer: Omer Yefman, Chen Rotem
Editor: Eyal Tsarfati
Sound designer: Ronen Nagel
Original Music: Avi Belleli
Cast: Chen Rotem, Omer Yefman
Additional credits: Online & color: Steve Sebban
Release Year: 2020