Honey movie poster

Honey

April 9, 2010 1h 43m 6.8/10 (101 votes)

Originally released in 2010. Honey is a drama film. directed by Semih Kaplanoğlu.

Starring Bora Altaş, Erdal Beşikçioğlu, and Tülin Özen

Synopsis

In the remote and undeveloped eastern Black Sea region, a six-year-old boy (Yusuf) wanders through the woods searching for his lost father, trying to make sense of his life.His father is a beekeeper whose bees have disappeared unexpectedly, threatening his livelihood. A bizarre accident kills the father.There is little dialogue or music in the film. The three main characters (Yusuf and his parents) are all fairly taciturn, and the soundtrack is filled out with the sounds of the forest and the creatures that live there.The environment is a recurring theme.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 9, 2010 15 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (101 votes)
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Language TR Original language
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Country France + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
TR

Production Companies

  • MEDIA Programme of the European Union
  • Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen
  • Eurimages
  • ZDF/Arte
  • Heimatfilm
  • Kaplan Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Honey about?

In the remote and undeveloped eastern Black Sea region, a six-year-old boy (Yusuf) wanders through the woods searching for his lost father, trying to make sense of his life.His father is a beekeepe...

Who directed Honey?

Honey was directed by Semih Kaplanoğlu.

How long is Honey?

Honey has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was Honey released?

Honey was released on April 9, 2010 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Honey?

The main cast of Honey includes Bora Altaş, Erdal Beşikçioğlu, Tülin Özen, Alev Uçarer, Selami Gökce.

Is Honey worth watching?

Honey has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 101 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.