Refugee
Originally released in 2008. Refugee is a drama film. directed by Reis Çelik.
Starring Haluk Piyes, Halil Ergün, and Derya Durmaz
Synopsis
Sivan, at around the age of 20, is a native of the Southeastern region of Anatolia. His father Saho is the leader of the Givdanli tribe who stays distant both to the state and to the insurgents who are influent in the region, in order to secure its existence. One day, Sivan meets with the girl he loves, Berfin in a field around the village. The same day the field is burnt by saboteurs and the whole harvest of the village is wasted. The investigation initiated after the incident, changes Sivan's life drastically. Taken in for an interrogation, Sivan is caught between the police and the insurgents. Thinking his son's life is in peril, Saho assures Sivan's fleeing out of the country. Taken to Germany by the help of a illegal network, Sivan is located in a refugee camp. However, in this new land whose language is alien to him, Sivan will go through an ordeal which will add a new dimension to the residue of his experiences in Turkey.
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Production Details
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- Original Language
- TR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Refugee about?
Sivan, at around the age of 20, is a native of the Southeastern region of Anatolia. His father Saho is the leader of the Givdanli tribe who stays distant both to the state and to the insurgents who...
Who directed Refugee?
Refugee was directed by Reis Çelik.
How long is Refugee?
Refugee has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Refugee released?
Refugee was released on March 7, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Refugee?
The main cast of Refugee includes Haluk Piyes, Halil Ergün, Derya Durmaz, Necmettin Çobanoğlu, Ali Tutal.