The story of his youth, amid the end of the British mandate of Palestine and the early years of the State of Israel. The film details the relationship of the boy with his mother and start as a writer, but look what happens when you tell stories, the stories of our lives. Based on the international bestseller by Amos Oz, a tale of love and darkness is the story of his youth, amid the end of the British mandate of Palestine and the early years of the State of Israel. The film details the relationship of the boy with his mother and start as a writer, but look what happens when you tell stories, the stories of our lives.