Distant
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.
Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Written by Nuri Bilge Ceylan
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