Yona (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 2014, Yona is a drama film directed by Nir Bergman, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the turbulent life story of the poet Yona Wallach. The film focuses on the period in which she was just a young village girl, a war orphan, clawing her way through the world of Hebrew poetry. With the outbreak consciousness and transition from the village to the big city, Jonah, which examines the limits of herself and wants to know everything, experienced a mental breakdown. Spirit of the times, Jonah was treated LSD. The struggle to return to write and occupy its own place heavy charge her, but earns her immortality on the Hebrew poetry shelf.
Who’s in it. Yona stars Naomi Levov as Yona Wallach, Michael Moshonov as Yair, Liat Goren as Esther Wallach and Michal Varshai as Nira Wallach, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Yona has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yona page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yona tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yona (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yona change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yona worth watching?
- Yona holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yona?
- Yona stars Naomi Levov, Michael Moshonov, Liat Goren, Michal Varshai and Amir Weiser.
- When was Yona released?
- Yona was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.