Jason Schwartzman portrays Cantor Ben, who’s recently lost his wife and is having difficulty managing his responsibilities as a cantor for Rabbi Bruce (Robert Smigel) at the Sinai Synagogue. After consuming too many chocolate "Mudslingers" at a bar, he gets into a disagreement that unexpectedly leads to an encounter with Carla (Carol Kane). Neither of them initially remembers, but it becomes clear she was once his childhood music teacher. Soon after, she appears at his synagogue and announces her Jewish background, expressing a desire to have a Bat Mitzvah. I wasn't aware the preparation for such an event took over a year, and neither was she – however, after some persuasion, he agrees to guide her through it, and the story gains momentum as the two begin to form a connection, in a familiar yet surprising way. Ben resides with his mothers, Judith (Dolly De Leon) and Meira (Caroline Aaron), who are eager for him to find happiness again and attempt to arrange dates between him and the Rabbi’s daughter Gabby (Madeline Weinstein). But it's evident that this solution, which would satisfy everyone involved, isn't what he'll ultimately choose. The film doesn’t break much new ground; we’ve encountered similar narratives before. Nevertheless, it offers an amusing exploration of clashes between established customs and stubbornness. It prompts us to think about the sources of people's contentment, the significance of age, and two dinner scenes near the conclusion serve as a useful means for true personalities to emerge and opinions to be voiced. While primarily comedic in nature—without eliciting outright laughter—the writing is often sharp, and a pleasant relationship develops between the characters unsure of their direction. Carol Kane truly shines with her nuanced portrayal of a strong yet dignified character; though the film occasionally feels forced, it remains a pleasant look at hypocrisy, faith, and kosher burgers.

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