The Road

The Road

The story of three families' search for freedom.

PG 1982 · 110 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama, Romance

When five Kurdish prisoners are granted one week's home leave, they find to their dismay that they face continued oppression outside of prison from their families, the culture, and the government.

Directed by Yılmaz Güney · Written by Yılmaz Güney

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