In 1977, Yossi was the first child born to Malki and Kalman, an ultra-orthodox couple from Jerusalem.  Like many hundreds of babies, he received, at the age of 11 month, a defected vaccination (MMR).  With in a short time, this sweet, blond, active child turned into a blind, deaf, violent and hyperactive child.

In the next seven years, Malki and Kalman wandered around the world looking for a cure for Yossi, refusing to place him in an institution for the rest of his life.  During this period, Yossi grew up with no communication with the outer world, tongue-tied and deaf – a child resembling an animal.  When Yossi was eight years old, the family met Shoshana – the woman who taught Yossi to utter a word for the first time in his life, enabling the spring, which was blocked throughout his lost childhood, to flow.

Today, Yossi is 30 years old and wants to get married.  From his point of view marriage is another step on the path to freeing himself from the heavy burden placed on him on that disastrous day.  For his parents, Malki and Kalman Samuels – this is a life crisis.

The film follows Yossi on his journey to find a bride – can he find her despite his awful handicap?  How would his parents cope with his new needs? How would they cope with the fact that there is a limit to what they can give him? What will bring joy to Yossi’s life? What is the meaning of happiness?

About Yossi is a documentary focusing on love of mankind and love of life.

AWARDS & FESTIVALS

 Pärnu International Documentary Film Festival 2007