Far from Home movie poster

Far from Home

January 2, 1975 1h 31m 6.4/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1975. Far from Home is a drama film. directed by Sohrab Shahid Saless.

Starring Parviz Sayyad, Cihan Anasai, and Muhammet Temizkan

Synopsis

Turkish migrant Husseyin spends his days in hypnotic routine as a “guest worker” in ‘70s West Berlin, living in a small, shared apartment and commuting daily to his job at a factory pressing machine parts. Diligently saving up his wages he hopes to one day marry and buy a house back home, but his immediate future in Berlin is clouded by indignities at the hands of racist coworkers and botched attempts at romantic intimacy.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 2, 1975 51 years ago
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Runtime 1h 31m 91 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (5 votes)
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Language FA Original language
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Country Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FA

Production Companies

  • New Film Group and Telefilm
  • Provobis Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Far from Home about?

Turkish migrant Husseyin spends his days in hypnotic routine as a “guest worker” in ‘70s West Berlin, living in a small, shared apartment and commuting daily to his job at a factory pressing ...

Who directed Far from Home?

Far from Home was directed by Sohrab Shahid Saless.

How long is Far from Home?

Far from Home has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

When was Far from Home released?

Far from Home was released on January 2, 1975 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Far from Home?

The main cast of Far from Home includes Parviz Sayyad, Cihan Anasai, Muhammet Temizkan, Hüsamettin Kaya, Imran Kaya.