Germany, Bitter Home
1979 · 84 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama
Follows the life of a Turkish woman living and working in Germany.
Directed by Şerif Gören · Written by Zehra Tan
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Hülya Koçyiğit Güldane -
Rahmi Saltuk Mahmut -
Suavi Eren Talat - M Mine Tokgöz
- F Fikriye Korkmaz
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Bedri Uğur Afili - B Bigi Schöner
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Orhan Alkan Musa - S Seda Sevinç
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Işık Yenersu Güldane (voice) -
Erhan Yazıcıoğlu Talat (voice) -
Rıza Pekkutsal Afili (voice)
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