During Passover, a Jewish holiday that commemorates the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt, an elderly Jewish woman named Sarah lives alone and observes the holiday with great devotion.
A stranger named Eli knocks on her door one night while she is preparing her Seder meal. Eli discloses his identity as a former concentration camp survivor who has lost everything. He also lost his faith in God, as well as his desire to participate in the Passover celebration.
Sarah accepts Eli into her house, moved by his sincerity and loneliness. She insists that despite his trials, he should partake in the Passover Seder. Sarah makes every efforts to make Eli feel at ease and welcome. She shares stories about her own hardships, how she managed to survive the war and how she retained her confidence in the face of adversity.
Eli is greatly moved by Sarah's kindness and the spirit of Passover. She gives him a gift and reassures him that even in the darkest times, there is always reason for optimism and the presence of God.
Over the course of their interaction, Eli gradually overcomes his bitterness and regains his faith, recognizing the transformative power of love, kindness, and community.
The Passover Guest is a deeply touching drama that explores the themes of faith, redemption, and the ability of the human spirit to endure even in the face of unimaginable suffering.