I Saw the Sun
"Children here don't shape their own destiny."
Originally released in 2009. I Saw the Sun is a drama film. directed by Mahsun Kırmızıgül.
Starring Mahsun Kırmızıgül, Demet Evgar, and Murat Ünalmış
Synopsis
In the southeast region of Turkey, the Kurdish family of Altun lives in a small mountainside village plagued by a 25-year war that makes their daily lives a hellish struggle. As the war intensifies, the family is forced to migrate west to the city of Istanbul.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 13, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (96 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$12.8M
2.6x return
Language
TR
Original language
Country
Turkey
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TR
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $12,812,281
Production Companies
- Boyut Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Saw the Sun about?
In the southeast region of Turkey, the Kurdish family of Altun lives in a small mountainside village plagued by a 25-year war that makes their daily lives a hellish struggle. As the war intensifies...
Who directed I Saw the Sun?
I Saw the Sun was directed by Mahsun Kırmızıgül.
How long is I Saw the Sun?
I Saw the Sun has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was I Saw the Sun released?
I Saw the Sun was released on March 13, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I Saw the Sun?
The main cast of I Saw the Sun includes Mahsun Kırmızıgül, Demet Evgar, Murat Ünalmış, Altan Erkekli, Erol Demiröz.