When We Leave

When We Leave

2010 · 119 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama, Family

Umay is a young woman of Turkish descent, fighting for an independent and self-determined life in Germany against the resistance of her family. Her struggle initiates a dynamic, which results in a life-threatening situation.

Directed by Feo Aladag · Written by Feo Aladag

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