A Price Above Rubies
About a young woman who is married to a devout Jew and the problems that trouble their marriage because of the woman wanting something more out of her life.
Critics Sentiment
Sonia challenges the rabbi counselor about questioning God
Sender becomes sexually involved with Sonia but is selfish
The film's biggest positive shift occurs when Sonia confronts the rabbi counselor, rising from the exploitative relationship with Sender to her powerful assertion of independence.
Critics were divided on this drama about Orthodox Jewish life, praising Zellweger's fierce performance while criticizing the film's reliance on religious stereotypes. The film earned respect for its authentic cultural details and exploration of women's oppression, but many reviewers felt it unfairly depicted Jewish men as either sexually repressive or exploitative. Overall reception was mixed, with the strongest praise going to individual scenes of Sonia's rebellion rather than the film's broader message.
Full cast
Renée Zellweger
Sonia Horowitz
Christopher Eccleston
Sender Horowitz
Julianna Margulies
Rachel
Allen Payne
Ramon Garcia
Glenn Fitzgerald
Mendel Horowitz
Kim Hunter
Rebbitzn
John Randolph
Rebbe Moshe
Peter Jacobson
Schnuel
Edie Falco
Feiga
Michael Stuhlbarg
Young Hassid
Wai Ching Ho
Lady Vendor
Kathleen Chalfant
Beggar Woman
Phyllis Newman
Mrs. Gelbart
Faran Tahir
Hrundi Kapoor
Martin Shakar
Mr. Berman
Tonye Patano
Earring Woman
Don Wallace
Ty
Karen Contreras
Young Woman
Erin Rakow
Tsipi
Mark Zimmerman
Doctor
Crew
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