Tersine Dünya

Tersine Dünya

1994 · 97 min · ★ 5.6 · Comedy

The film is set in a world where traditional gender roles between women and men are reversed. Bitirim Leyla and Sarı Leman are the tough, street-smart women of their neighborhood. While Leman works in a factory, Leyla makes a living through small-time scams on the streets. Leyla cheats on her husband with a young man from the neighborhood, while Leman spends her time with male prostitutes. However, the lifestyle they lead eventually draws both women into crime.

Directed by Ersin Pertan · Written by Ersin Pertan

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