The Secret Face

The Secret Face

A mystical journey where time becomes an important leitmotif.

1991 · 110 min · ★ 6.7 · Romance, Drama, Mystery

A woman is searching for a face in photographs taken by a photographer. The face she hopes to meet one day belongs to a watch repairman, but the shop has long since closed.

Directed by Ömer Kavur · Written by Orhan Pamuk

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