Jesse Eisenberg's 'A Real Pain' Explores Jewish Heritage and Trauma

The film follows two American Jewish cousins on a journey through Poland, grappling with family history and the legacy of the Holocaust.

Eisenberg's film features cousins Benji and David Kaplan on a heritage tour of Poland, highlighting their differing responses to trauma.
The story is inspired by Eisenberg's own family history and his personal experiences visiting Poland.
'A Real Pain' seeks to explore the connection between modern struggles and the historical trauma of the Holocaust.
Filming in Poland, Eisenberg found support from locals despite political tensions over Holocaust memory in the country.
The film presents a fresh narrative by focusing on personal stories and relationships rather than traditional Holocaust film tropes.