Ben Gottlieb’s (Jason Schwartzman) wife passed away.  He’s a cantor at the local temple, but he can’t sing anymore. While he keeps kosher and remains devout, Ben struggles to feel the same connection to his faith that he once had. Then he has a chance encounter with his childhood music teacher, Carla Kessler (Carol Kane), at a bar and her presence is like a shock to the system. She’s honest, speaks her mind and has a lust for life…Soon, she becomes Ben’s unlikely bat mitzvah student and friend. Together they’re an odd couple with a connection that confounds everyone around them. Carla challenges Ben to be present, teaching him to be a more active listener. And Ben teaches Carla all about Judaism, slowly reigniting his faith.  It’s lovely to see Kane front and center on the big screen again, flexing her legendary comedy chops. There’s a certain ethereal energy to her presence — she’s charming, confounding and hilarious with a unique voice. Schwartzman has been a lead before, but never quite like this.–The Hollywood Reporter