Atonement
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Opening scene during credits and intro
The Sadducee, Aviad, has his son with him also. Yaacov is 11 years old. The Sadducee wants the child to be outfitted also next time, and discusses what he has in mind to set in motion for a future visit. Yaacov is preparing to enter deeper study in the temple and will need appropriate attire. Miriam, 10 years old, is in the store, helping pick things up and fold materials. She shared some child conversation with the Sadducee, who asked about some faith facts and who clearly likes the cute little girl and gives her a coin. Father discourages the generosity, but the guest insists and claims it is no harm. Father and Sadducee gently smile and laugh. Life is good. Miriam talks with Yaacov. Usually they have played kick & run or giggled with spinning tops. But now, Yaacov is preparing to become a man and is shunning games. Miriam and he recollect the many games they have played over the years and a little spark is apparent between them. Yehoshua is Miriam’s older brother. He is a very helpful and capable youth who assists his father in making notes, organizing the customer’s order, and freeing the father to engage in his excellent customer service. Yehoshua is like the office manager, all business and organized, taking his job responsibilities seriously and in stride. He is a natural for the shop and will grow into a very good merchant outfitter; it is clear. During the dialogue, remarks about the quality of cloth, materials, accessories, and father’s trips abroad collecting these exotic treasures for his customers. Some stories of the East are shared. The Sadducee is attentive and seeks understanding and broadening by hearing these tales and discussing what was discovered – not just about art, but of culture and ideas also. Because Miriam was also on the trip, she is like an electron orbiting this conversation, and adds little details that the Sadducee enjoys hearing. They are like relatives visiting. The father finishes with the Sadducee who then departs, leaving his Page to complete the detail work. The Sadducee’s Page is ambitious, and pressures the Father to rush his work. Father gently challenges him, “Good things take time; our quality work is valued by your master. He knows that when he gets his robe, it will be everything he expected to have. Only the best for my Sadducee customer, Aviad. He will be happy I am sure. He must look good as an example for the people.” Father sends Miriam off to help mother prepare for supper.
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Father, Tuviya, is a busy merchant outfitter to the wealthy powerful Jewish
elite. He is fitting a Sadducee for a ceremonial dress. Father talks with the
Sadducee about issues, shares his opinions as he is asked, and is regarded as a
confidant and source of wisdom by the Sadducee. 
