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I Saw the Sun

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2009 · 115 min Drama
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

In the southeast region of Turkey, the Kurdish family of Altun lives in a small mountainside village plagued by a 25-year war that makes their daily lives a hellish struggle. As the war intensifies, the family is forced to migrate west to the city of Istanbul.

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Original Title Güneşi Gördüm
Year 2009
Country Turkey
Genre Drama
Director Mahsun Kırmızıgül
Runtime 115 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (98 votes)

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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Mahsun Kırmızıgül

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