Michael, a travel columnist for The New York Times, goes to Tel Aviv to write an article after suffering a tragedy. He is still grieving and the loss has caused problems between him and his husband. He just wants to do his research and go home. But when he sublets an apartment from Tomer, a young film student, he finds himself drawn into the life of the city.

A copy-editor writing about travel and adventure finds herself out of place at a winter sports resort but overcomes her fears when a handsome extreme sports enthusiast becomes her guide.