A Lone Soldier delves into the poignant and suspenseful story of Erez, an Israeli soldier stationed far from home. As fate would have it, Erez's father arrives from the Netherlands to visit him, offering a brief respite from his duties. But just as this long-awaited reunion is on the horizon, Erez faces an unforeseen challenge: he accidentally forgets his weapon on a ride.
The soldier is faced with a difficult choice: should he prioritize his meeting with his father or risk compromising security by leaving his weapon unaccounted for? Driven by duty and responsibility, Erez sets out on a frantic quest to retrieve the missing firearm before it falls into the wrong hands.
A twist of fate leads Erez to the heart of an Arab village, where the nearest police station is located. Here, he encounters Amal, a local policeman, who becomes his unexpected ally in this tense and unpredictable situation. Together, Erez and Amal venture through the village, embarking on a journey that transcends the barriers of their differences, revealing shared humanity, compassion, and understanding.
A Lone Soldier is an emotionally charged and riveting exploration of the human experience amidst the backdrop of the Middle East conflict. It weaves together elements of drama, suspense, and genuine human connection, offering viewers a gripping tale of courage, camaraderie, and the enduring quest for peace.

Credits:

Written and Directed By
Eyal Boers

Produced By
Eyal Boers
Andre` Boers
Film Editor
Tal Brog
Director of Photography
Sergei (Israel) Freedman
Sound Recordist
Michael Goorevich
Production Designer
Salim Shehade
Original Music By
Dan Murciano
Production Managers
Itzik Greenberg
Vered Boers
Assistant Director
Roi Belchens

Cast

Gil Gilead .... Erez
Musa Zahalka Officer Amal … Police
Father Avinoam in telephone calls … Andre` Boers
2nd Lieutenant Asi … Sharon Foux
Staff Sergeant Shitrit … Gil Desiano
1st Lieutenant Chaim… Idan Cataife
Soldier waiting for phone … Erez Gigi
Soldier sitting in tent … Ariel Elkaris
Soldier waiting at station … Doron Tsur Shaday
Old Lady in car Yaffa … Margo Melech
Old driver … Yossi Versano
Kidnapper Saìd … Shredy Jabarin
Soldier at the shooting range … Idan Moskona
Soldier at the shooting range … Assaf Dorani
Boy watering garden … Hakem Barhum
Boy calling for ball … Said Blal
Baby … Ariel Greenberg
Secretary in military trial … Vered Boers
Young Erez riding bicycle … Itay Ippen
Father Avinoam pushing bicycle … Tzvika Ippen
Boy following Erez in village … Abu Baker Hossin
Boy running in village … Saadi Isham
Boy tying shoelaces … Said Hamed Barhum
Young policeman at station … Mohamed Yagi
Father playing soccer with son … Sobhi Blal
Girl playing soccer … Seham Blal

The Crew

Gaffer
Lee Klein
First assistant Cameraman
Itay Landau
Second Assistant Cameraman
Sergei (Sagy) Tsirkin
Boom Operators
Eik Doetman
Nimrod Tal
Assaf Dorani
Makeup Artist
Ingrid Zybert
Script Supervisor
Tal Brog
Military Props
Tal Merkel
Dressing Props
Shirley Bash
Assistant art director
Gal Zelezniak
Sound Design
Michael Goorevich
Stagehands
Assaf Dorani
Tal Goldberg
Tami Dagan
Yigal Markens
Still Photography
Assaf Dorani
Lee Klein
Itzik Greenberg
Tal Brog
Lia Boers
Titles
Meny Hilsenrad
Making-of photography
Uri Levy