Sidewalk Sisters
Originally released in 2008. Sidewalk Sisters is a documentary/drama film. directed by Yasemin Alkaya.
Starring Yasemin Alkaya, Elif Çağlayan, and Funda Çağlayan
Synopsis
Elif and her sisters Funda and Aysun have spent much of their adult life coming to terms with a traumatic childhood in which their parents were killed during a bus accident that left the siblings terrified but physically unhurt. In time Funda and Aysun became mentally ill, and it fell to Elif to care for them, but eventually the burden became more than Elif and her husband could bear, and they deserted the siblings, leaving them to an unknown fate. Living in a country with no social safety net, Funda and Aysun fall prey to violence and exploitation, and their reunion with Elif and Yasemin is both poignant and troubling. Yasam Arsizi (aka Sidewalk Sisters) was an official selection at the 2008 Istanbul Film Festival.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2008
18 years ago
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
TR
Original language
Country
Turkey
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sidewalk Sisters about?
Elif and her sisters Funda and Aysun have spent much of their adult life coming to terms with a traumatic childhood in which their parents were killed during a bus accident that left the siblings t...
Who directed Sidewalk Sisters?
Sidewalk Sisters was directed by Yasemin Alkaya.
When was Sidewalk Sisters released?
Sidewalk Sisters was released on January 1, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sidewalk Sisters?
The main cast of Sidewalk Sisters includes Yasemin Alkaya, Elif Çağlayan, Funda Çağlayan, Aysun Çağlayan, Berivan Umut.