Esau 

Drama
4 x 52’
 

 Based on the novel by Meir Shalev
Produced by: 2Team Productions
Writers:  Pavel Lungin and Evgeny Ruman
Directed by:  Cannes award-winner Pavel Lungin

Producers: Pavel Lungin, Serafima Kokhanovskaya, Haim Mecklberg, Estee Yacov-Mecklberg

Executive Producers: Alex Turkot, Yigal Mograbi

Co-Production: Israel, Russia 2020

Language: English 

Territories available for tapes: Worldwide 
 

Esau is a deeply human drama adapted from the acclaimed novel by Israeli author Meir Shalev. This series tells the story of a disillusioned writer, Adam, who has spent more than three decades living in self-imposed exile in America. When he returns to his small hometown in Israel, he is forced to confront the life he left behind — a life now shaped by his estranged twin brother, Jacob, who stayed, inherited the family bakery, and married the woman they both loved in their youth.
 

As Adam navigates a landscape filled with memories, unresolved emotions, and lingering rivalries, the brothers’ complex relationship comes into sharp focus. Old wounds resurface, family secrets unravel, and the love triangle that once divided them becomes a catalyst for unexpected revelations. The story blends themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and reconciliation, offering a layered exploration of identity, belonging, and the possibility of redemption.

Set against the rich cultural and emotional backdrop of contemporary Israel, Esau captivates with its powerful performances, nuanced storytelling, and a visual style that reflects both the beauty and the tensions of the place the characters call home.
 

Starring:
Harvey Keitel (Academy Award nominee)
Shira Haas (Unorthodox) (Golden Globe nominee)
Mark Ivanir (Homeland, Schindler’s List)
Lior Ashkenazi (Foxtrot)