Identity crises. We’ve all had them. But have you ever felt the need to abandon your origins, your language, and your countrymen? Maybe not so much of a ridiculous question in 2020 America. Anyway, that is the plot of Synonyms. Based on writer-director Nadav Lapid's own experiences, Synonyms explores the challenges of putting down roots in a new place. Yoav attempts to find himself, awaken past demons, and open up an existential abyss in this tragicomic puzzle that wisely knows how to keep its secrets.