Escape to Paradise
Originally released in 2001. Escape to Paradise is a feature film. directed by Nino Jacusso.
Starring Düzgün Ayhan, Fidan Firat, and Nurettin Yildiz
Synopsis
Sehmuz, his wife Delal and their three children have saved themselves by escaping from Turkey to Switzerland. They are temporarily lodged in the asylum centre, together with refugees from Africa and East Europe that can se the funny side of everyday life despite their scars and nightmares. However, their fates do not sound genuine enough for the asylum authorities, this is what Sehmuz’ Kurdish compatriot Aziz claims. He sends Sehmuz to a Swiss who invents a credible story substantiated by documents. Sehmuz persuades Delal to pawn the family jewels and buys a new biography, which he laboriously learns by heart with the help of his children. Yet, at the decisive interview he can no longer remember the weather in Izmir …
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escape to Paradise about?
Sehmuz, his wife Delal and their three children have saved themselves by escaping from Turkey to Switzerland. They are temporarily lodged in the asylum centre, together with refugees from Africa an...
Who directed Escape to Paradise?
Escape to Paradise was directed by Nino Jacusso.
How long is Escape to Paradise?
Escape to Paradise has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Escape to Paradise released?
Escape to Paradise was released on September 26, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Escape to Paradise?
The main cast of Escape to Paradise includes Düzgün Ayhan, Fidan Firat, Nurettin Yildiz, Walo Lüönd.