Mendy (2003)

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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.

Cast (11)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

I

Ivan Sandomire

Mendy

S

Spencer Chandler

Yankel

G

Gabriela Dias

Mendy

J

Jonathan Hova

Michael

D

Deana Barone

Gittie

E

Elizabeth Cano

Maria

K

Kristen Cecala

Beth

Yelena Shmulenson

The Girl at the Shabbes Table

I

Isaac Stern

Moishe-Volf

I

Isaac Stein

Moishe-Volf

J

Jennifer Alexander

Club Girl

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