The film's protagonist (Shani Klein) is a religious woman living with her husband (Avshalom Pollak) and their four children in a home located within the Jewish cemetery compound on the Mount of Olives.

When her husband returns home late in the evening, he pays her little attention, leaving her feeling lonely and frustrated.

This encounter stirs a mix of intrigue and revulsion within her, setting off a series of actions both inside and outside the home, culminating in an unforgivable act.

The main character represents a religious woman striving to do good according to her values but struggling to find fulfillment or happiness.

"[3] The film was influenced by a Talmudic story about Rabbi Chiyya and his wife, where her husband’s sexual abstention causes her great sorrow.

To prepare for the film, Kayam visited the Mount of Olives repeatedly, sometimes dressed in secular clothing and at other times in religious attire, immersing herself in the environment and observing its visitors.

Vibeke Windeløv, one of the Danish producers, previously collaborated with Lars von Trier on films like Dancer in the Dark and Dogville.

Filming took 22 nights in March 2014, primarily on the Mount of Olives, with interior house scenes shot in Jerusalem.

Kayam drew visual inspiration from the paintings of Artemisia Gentileschi, particularly her depictions of strong women like Judith beheading Holofernes.