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The Wedding Plan is a 2016 Israeli romantic comedy film directed by Rama Burshtein. The film stars Noa Koler as Michal, a young Jewish Orthodox woman who has been planning her wedding for months. However, her fiancé breaks up with her a month before their scheduled wedding day, leaving her with the challenge of finding a new groom in just 22 days or else face the social stigma of being single in her community.

Despite her desperation, Michal feels strongly that love is a choice and not just a matter of finding the right person. She decides to put her trust in faith and in God to guide her towards a new partner. With the help of a matchmaker, she meets a number of men but none seem to be the one. Along the way, she navigates the difficulty of finding a true love and sticking to her orthodox beliefs.

As she prepares for her wedding day, Michal is faced with a number of challenges, including falling for a gentile cook who works with her, dealing with the doubts of her friends and family and an ultra-orthodox rabbi who refuses to marry her since he believes she still wants her ex-fiancé.

Throughout the film, Michal explores the concept of faith, love, family and social expectations while dealing with the pressure of society's expectations. Through her journey, she learns to trust in herself and to let go of her rigid outlook of what her future needs to be.

The acting in The Wedding Plan is superb, particularly Noa Koler's portrayal of Michal. She delivers her lines with incredible nuance that is both funny and poignant. Her performance conveys the weight of the cultural expectations placed upon her while portraying her as a strong and determined woman.

The film's cinematography is stunning, particularly in its portrayal of Jerusalem, which serves as the backdrop to much of the film. It captures the old-world charm of this ancient city while depicting the modernity of its people and their diverse ways of life.

Overall, The Wedding Plan is a touching and heartwarming film that delivers a powerful message of self-belief, determination and trust in God. Through Michal's journey, the film reminds us that sometimes the biggest act of faith is to let go of what we think we want and to embrace what life has to offer us.

The film went on to win the Ophir Award for best Israeli feature film and was screened at various international film festivals, including the Toronto International Film Festival and the New York Jewish Film Festival. It is a must-watch for anyone looking for a heartfelt romantic comedy that is both thought-provoking and fun.

The Wedding Plan is a 2017 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.5 and a MetaScore of 72.