Mendy (2003)

  • NR
  • 09/20/2003 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 31m

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

Overview

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.

Adam Vardy

Director, Writer

Cast

Ivan Sandomire's headshot

Ivan Sandomire

Mendy
Spencer Chandler's headshot

Spencer Chandler

Yankel
Gabriela Dias's headshot

Gabriela Dias

Mendy
Jonathan Hova's headshot

Jonathan Hova

Michael
Deana Barone's headshot

Deana Barone

Gittie
Elizabeth Cano's headshot

Elizabeth Cano

Maria
Kristen Cecala's headshot

Kristen Cecala

Beth
Yelena Shmulenson's headshot

Yelena Shmulenson

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