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The fragile lives of six people connect on emotional voyages toward forgiveness and reconciliation in Germany and Turkey. Nejat disapproves of his widower father Ali's choice of prostitute Yeter for a live-in girlfriend. But changes his mind when he discovers she sends money home to Turkey for her daughter's education. Yeter's sudden death distances father and son. Nejat travels to Istanbul to find... See Full Description
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Art/Foreign and Drama |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 2 min. |
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| Release Date: |
May 21st, 2008 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
Not rated. |
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| Distributors: |
Strand Releasing
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$737,709 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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filmcritic.com, Chris Cabin
"...flirts with close-to-the-vest perceptions of culture, sexuality, and identity but never indulges in them." Full Review...
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Hollywood Reporter, Ray Bennett
"Intricate and moving drama about life's struggles and near misses." Full Review...
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New York Times, A.O. Scott
"...it has a cumulative power, both intellectual and emotional..." Full Review...
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