The Vanishing Soldier

An eighteen-year-old Israeli soldier named Shlomi deserts his military unit during a war to return to Tel Aviv. His goal is to spend time with his girlfriend, Shiri, before she leaves for studies in Canada. However, the situation complicates when military leadership concludes that Shlomi was kidnapped during the confusion of combat. As his image appears in the media, he finds himself trapped by a false identity and faces pressure from his parents to return to his unit before the mistake causes further damage.

The drama and war thriller was directed by Dani Rosenberg, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Amir Kliger. The film stars Ido Tako in the lead role alongside Mika Reiss. Other cast members include Efrat Ben-Zur, Tikva Dayan, and Shmulik Cohen. Produced by United King Films and United Channel Movies, the movie has a runtime of 92 minutes.

Since its release on April 24, 2024, the film has received a moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.2/10 based on 431 votes, while on TMDB, it has a rating of 6.3/10 from 17 votes.