Our Locked Door (1992)
Adapted from Michael Lazar Issa’s story of the same name (ܗܘ ܬܪܥܢ ܚܠܝܩܐ – Aw Tar’an Khleeqa), the film tells the tragic story of Ester and Eshay, a young couple who elope only for Ester to become the victim of an honour killing. The film is an elegy on the Assyrian homeland, shaped by repeated genocide, intergenerational trauma and displacement. It captures the beauty of tradition and ritual, without shying from a critique of the patriarchal values embedded in the culture. Our Locked Door also highlights the tenacity of the Assyrian diaspora, being made on a small budget and relying on the goodwill of the communities in Australia and Armenia where it was filmed.
Director: Ninos Kako
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 1, 1992
Cast
- Edison Adam - Eshay
- Angella Yaghoubi - Ester
- Rasmik Bet Khosrow - Goulyad
- Lydia Amanoil - Eshay's Mother
- Aprim Yosip - Eshay's Father
- Sami Peiku - Ester's Father
- Ninos Kako - Heewi's Father
- Albert Oshana - Akhiqar (the Priest)
- Batoul Touma - Heewi's Mother
- Nora Tamraz - Saureya
Cinematography: Gagic Hambrtomian
Country: Armenia, Australia
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ninos Kako
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Our Locked Door about?
- Adapted from Michael Lazar Issa’s story of the same name (ܗܘ ܬܪܥܢ ܚܠܝܩܐ – Aw Tar’an Khleeqa), the film tells the tragic story of Ester and Eshay, a young couple who elope only for Ester to become the victim of an honour killing. The film is an elegy on the Assyrian homeland, shaped by repeated genocide, intergenerational trauma and displacement. It captures the beauty of tradition and ritual, without shying from a critique of the patriarchal values embedded in the culture. Our Locked Door also highlights the tenacity of the Assyrian diaspora, being made on a small budget and relying on the goodwill of the communities in Australia and Armenia where it was filmed.
- Who directed Our Locked Door?
- Our Locked Door was directed by Ninos Kako.
- Who stars in Our Locked Door?
- Our Locked Door stars Edison Adam, Angella Yaghoubi, Rasmik Bet Khosrow, Lydia Amanoil, Aprim Yosip, Sami Peiku.
- How long is Our Locked Door?
- Our Locked Door has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Our Locked Door?
- Our Locked Door is a Drama film.
- Where was Our Locked Door produced?
- Our Locked Door was produced in Armenia, Australia.