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Synopsis
A tale of identity, acceptance and unlikely connection that transcends borders and generations. Lia, a retired school teacher living in Georgia, hears from a young neighbor Achi that her long lost niece Tekla, a transgender woman, has crossed the border into Turkey. Hoping to bring Tekla home after a period of estrangement, Lia travels to Istanbul with the unpredictable Achi to find her. Exploring the hidden depths of the city, they cross paths with a transgender lawyer called Evrim, who helps them in their search.
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Movie Details
| United Kingdom Releases: | July 19th, 2024 (Limited) |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Keywords: | Set in Istanbul, LGBTQ+, Berlin International Film Festival 2024, Festival Acquisition |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Mubi, Totem Films, French Quarter Film, Adomiet Films, Bir Film, Easy Rider Films, 1991 Productions, RMV Film, Sveriges Television, Swedish Film Institute, Eurimages, Danish Film Institute, DR Nordisk Film & TV Fond, Aide aux Cinemas du Monde, Centre National du Cinema et de L Image Animee, La Region-Ile-de-France, Enterprise Georgia, Film in Georgia, Swedish Arts Grants Committee |
| Production Countries: | Denmark, France, Georgia, Sweden, Turkey |
| Languages: | English, Georgian, Turkish |