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I Saw the Sun

Country: Turkey, Language: Turkish | Norwegian | Kurdish, 120 mins

Original Title

Günesi Gördüm
  • Director: Mahsun Kirmizigül; Irmak Sueri
  • Writer: Mahsun Kirmizigül
  • Producer: Ceren Aslan; Menderes Demir

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Few words are needed...

One of the most moving films you will ever have the pleasure in watching. One of the most immersive films you will ever experience.

Divisive, in every sense of the word.

They don't come much better than this!


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The(ir) Blurb...

In the southeast region of Turkey, the Altun family lives in a small mountainside village plagued by a 25-year war, making their daily life a hellish struggle. As the war continues to intensify, the family is forced to migrate west to the city of Istanbul. While Haydar and Isa Altun decide to stay in Turkey with their young children, Davut Altun and his family migrate north to Norway, enlisting the help of smugglers. They eventually reach their destination and find work in a supermarket, but life as refugees proves relentless. Back in Istanbul, Haydar watches over the family as his wife undergoes an operation due to pregnancy complications. Their son makes friends with a group of transvestites, helping him to understand why he has felt different all of his life. While liberating, his newfound identity is seen as a disgrace to the rest of his family, leading him to flee from the abuse it produces.

Cast & Characters

Mahsun Kirmizigul as Ramo;
Demet Evgar as Havar;
Murat Unalmis as Mamo;
Cemal Toktas as Kadri;
Erol Demiroz as Haydar;
Altan Erkekli as Davut;
Emre Kinay as Musto;
Menderes Samancilar as Cuma;
Serif Sezer as Gülistan;
Ali Surmeli as Nedim