Before she begins training to be a naval officer, Avigail is determined to lose her virginity. Her plans go awry when her younger sister announces she is pregnant, prompting Avigail to deal with the situation.Winner of the best actress award at the Jerusalem Film Festival, Riki Reif Sinai delivers a star-making performance in this bold, coming-of-age story. As Avigail, Sinai is a fierce warrior whose prickly exterior masks a deep-seated insecurity. Cuz You’re Ugly tackles the internal battle to find beauty within yourself, while existing both in a larger body, and in this digital age.

Co-produced by Shlomi Elkabetz (Gett, To Take a Wife) and featuring a strong supporting cast that includes Yael Abecassis (Kadosh, Live and Become) and Yossi Marshek (The Jews Are Coming, Losing Alice).

Part of the NextGen Series sponsored by The Canadian Jewish News.