Distant
Uzak
2002 · 1h 46m · Drama · Turkey · Rated 15 (KR)
A young man from rural Turkey arrives in Istanbul with dreams of working on a ship and stays with a cousin while he searches for work. Over time, the former’s struggles to find employment and the latter’s troubles and disappointments strain their relationship and living situation.
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Nuri Bilge Ceylan6.9Smart score
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lonelinessphotographerrecessionunemployment
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