The Revolt of Job

[1] Set in Hungary in 1943, the film follows an elderly Jewish couple, Jób and Róza, who adopt a troublesome non-Jewish child named Lackó.

Gyöngyössy, speaking at the film's premiere in New York City, expressed his desire for the movie to serve "as a message not only across generations but also across nations.

However, within the Jewish community of the village, Jób's decision is met with disapproval, with Rabbi Mandele accusing him of blasphemy.

The arrival of a circus in the village introduces the residents to cinema for the first time with The Frozen Child, eliciting mixed emotions.

Maid Ilka and farmhand Jani, who work on Jób's farm, consummate their long-standing love after being emotionally stirred by the film.

Desperate prayers from Jób and Róza are answered when Lackó recovers, seen as a blessing by the Jewish community who offer gifts and support.

Hurt and confused, Lackó witnesses the deportation of his girlfriend Kati and confronts his parents, who coldly reject him.