Distant

Distant

A young man from rural Turkey arrives in Istanbul with dreams of working on a ship and stays with a cousin while he searches for work. Over time, the former’s struggles to find employment and the latter’s troubles and disappointments strain their relationship and living situation.

Top Cast

Muzaffer Özdemir

As Mahmut

Mehmet Emin Toprak

As Yusuf

Zuhal Gencer

As Nazan (as Zuhal Gencer Erkaya)

Nazan Kesal

As Lover (as Nazan Kırılmış)

Feridun Koç

As Janitor

Fatma Ceylan

As Mother

Ebru Ceylan

As Woman (as Ebru Yapıcı)

Bahattin Serter

As

Nazlı Aydın

As

Engin Hepsev

As

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