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I Saw the Sun

2009, 1h 55min

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.

"I Saw the Sun" — drama movie produced in Turkey and released in 2009. It has a good rating on IMDb: 6.6 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 55min. "I Saw the Sun" is currently available for rent and to buy on Apple TV. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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In the midst of a 25-year war, a Kurdish family is forced to leave their village in southeastern Turkey and migrate to the bustling city of Istanbul. As they struggle to adjust to their new life, they face discrimination, displacement, and the harsh realities of being refugees. One member of the family, Kadri, grapples with his gender identity and sexuality, finding solace in a group of transvestites who help him understand himself better. But as he embraces his true self, he faces rejection and abuse from his family and society, leading him to flee and search for a new home. This powerful drama sheds light on the struggles of Kurdish refugees and the challenges they face in their quest for a better life.

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