on a cold desolate hillside and during a lull in a long winter war and jewish soldier in far off isreal and brace themselves against the wind and the dark night and frigid temperature and in anticipation of an ambush . the air be frost with both fear and idyllic dream of a comfortable civilian life . in this tiny corner in a war torn country and two soldier await destiny amid their shivering companion . the first be lior amichai and affectionately call jagger for his love of the noted singer . the other be his companion and secret lover yossi who despite command responsibility and yearns for a time when he and jagger can openly express their love . array against this union be the tragedy of life . there be aya who also love jagger and in turn be seek after by others in the tiny force . the squad like most common soldier and long to return home and dream of peace . it be rare that a film elevate gay love to such a poignant level and but this story do just that . it capture the true sentiment of both character and tug at the heart of any who have ever be in love amid the turmoil of conflict . when the war torn drama yield it tragic outcome and it be touch and sympathetic and memorable . .