#Metoo has been going on for as long as men have been in power over women, and it is sometimes astonishing to think there aren’t a lot of these stories in film. From Israel, Michael Aviad’s ‘Working Woman’ tries to fill that void in this timely tale of workplace sexual harassment.

Orna (Liron Ben Shlush) starts working for Benny (Menashe Noy) and he shows her the ropes in real estate marketing. But he also has a different eye on her, and one night he tries to kiss her. She resists and from there we see push and pull of him exerting power over her. This film is akin to a thriller, as he tries to assert power over her, dangling money and opportunity to compensate for his bad behavior. It sometimes feel like a domestic abuse drama, like a husband beating her up, and then minutes later becomes affectionate as he asks for forgiveness. It’s uncomfortable to watch, and Aviad does a good job creating tension and suspense. Shlush’s performance is on the subtle side, and I have to admit that at times I felt like it needed more, but of course, a fully nuanced performance is better than a showy one. She is ultimately effective here, and when we see her comeuppance at the end, we are with her.

Ultimately, this film is very important in showing a story that is probably very familiar to a lot of women, and hopefully it can inspire some to speak out. As entertainment, it is horrifying and disturbing, but there’s a great payoff in the end.