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Distant
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Distant

2002 · 106 min Drama
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Nuri Bilge Ceylan

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Muzaffer Özdemir

Muzaffer Özdemir

Mahmut

Mehmet Emin Toprak

Mehmet Emin Toprak

Yusuf

Zuhal Gencer

Zuhal Gencer

Nazan (as Zuhal Gencer Erkaya)

Nazan Kesal

Nazan Kesal

Lover (as Nazan Kırılmış)

Feridun Koç

Feridun Koç

Janitor

Fatma Ceylan

Fatma Ceylan

Mother

Ebru Ceylan

Ebru Ceylan

Woman (as Ebru Yapıcı)

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Bahattin Serter

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Nazlı Aydın

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Engin Hepsev

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