My Mother
Originally released in 2002. My Mother is a drama film. directed by Buket Alakuş. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nursel Köse, Tayfun Bademsoy, and Saskia Vester
Synopsis
Anam, age 40, is a traditional Turkish wife and mother who lives with her family in a German city. She works as a cleaner and has made two friends: man-crazy German Rita and superstitious African Didi. When she finds out that her 20-year-old son Deniz has drifted into the drug scene and her husband Mehmet is having an affair with a colleague, her whole world collapses around her. Although desperate she is determined to fight and goes looking for Deniz. Instead she finds his girlfriend Mandy, who is also a drug addict. She decides to take care of the girl who is a stranger to her and finds herself confronted with an entirely unknown world. When she finally manages to track Deniz down to the cold-blooded dealer Hassain, he rejects her. Anam is forced to realize that painful as it is she can only help Deniz if he is prepared to accept her help
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 25, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Mother about?
Anam, age 40, is a traditional Turkish wife and mother who lives with her family in a German city. She works as a cleaner and has made two friends: man-crazy German Rita and superstitious African D...
Who directed My Mother?
My Mother was directed by Buket Alakuş.
How long is My Mother?
My Mother has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was My Mother released?
My Mother was released on April 25, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My Mother?
The main cast of My Mother includes Nursel Köse, Tayfun Bademsoy, Saskia Vester, Leonard Lansink, Birol Ünel.