Harsh event from the past paved two very different life paths for two friends. One started a family as is socially expected, while the other one communicates well with plants. During a birthday party the two men, the “normal” and “abnormal” one, swap roles. Mazal Tov indeed.
Gal Toren
Neil Churgin
Yair Mazor
Harsh event from the past paved two very different life paths for two friends. One started a family as is socially expected, while the other one communicates well with plants. During a birthday party the two men, the “normal” and “abnormal” one, swap roles. Mazal Tov indeed.
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