Journey to the Sun
Seen it?1999 | 109 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (72 on Metacritic), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Turkish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Mehmet, a young Turkish man newly migrated from Tire, takes a job searching for water leaks below the surface of the streets of Istanbul. Due to a strange set of events, he is mistaken for a Kurd, imprisoned, and brutally beaten. Upon his release, he becomes an outcast marked as a Kurd.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 908 people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yeşim Ustaoğlu
- Nazmi KırıkBerzan
- Newroz BazMehmet
- Mizgin KapazanArzu
- Ara GülerSüleyman Bey
- Lucia MaranoSexy girl