The Lamb

The Lamb

2014 · 87 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama

In a small village, young Mert is about to get traditionally circumcised, but the family does not have the money to follow up with the circumcision celebration. The family wants to be able to serve lamb meat to the guests at the celebration. Mert’s older sister scares him that if they cannot afford a lamb the father will slaughter him instead.

Directed by Kutluğ Ataman · Written by Kutluğ Ataman

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