Ayla: The Daughter of War
Seen it?2017 | 124 min | Drama, War, History
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
A mixed bag with no real highs. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Casualties of War or Full Metal Jacket, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: a parent's death or loss and peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in Turkish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In 1950, amidst the ravages of the Korean War, Sergeant Süleyman stumbles upon a a half-frozen little girl, with no parents and no help in sight and he risks his own life to save her, smuggling her into his army base and out of harm’s way.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$21 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 114K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Can Ulkay
- İsmail HacıoğluSüleyman Dirliği
- Kim SeolAyla
- Çetin TekindorYaşlı Süleyman
- Ali AtayAli
- Murat YildirimÜsteğmen Mesut
- Taner BirselFuat Binbaşı
- Altan ErkekliHüseyin Dilbirliği
- Meral ÇetinkayaYaşlı Nimet
- Damla SönmezNuran
- Büşra DeveliNimet Dilbirliği