On the Water Surface (2023)

On the Water Surface (2023) poster

Deniz returns to her hometown to attend her widowed mother's wedding. The anger, fear, and guilt she thought she'd left behind, resurface during the visit. As her mother leaves her the family house, a tragedy haunts her. She can't stop thinking about her father drowning at sea. Moreover, she feels her mother blames her and has abandoned her for it. She realizes she won't be able to move on like her mother unless she faces her problems head-on. Following a confrontation, Deniz accepts the past and takes a real step into adulthood. Sitting by the sea, she is at peace. The sea is no longer a threat but a sign of liberation. She jumps in.

Director: Zeynep Köprülü
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Efe Demiral, Nova Norda
Cinematography: Lucile Mercier
Editing: Osman Bayraktaroğlu
Production: Periferi Film, KK Films
Country: Turkey
Language: Türkçe
Original Language: tr

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is On the Water Surface about?
Deniz returns to her hometown to attend her widowed mother's wedding. The anger, fear, and guilt she thought she'd left behind, resurface during the visit. As her mother leaves her the family house, a tragedy haunts her. She can't stop thinking about her father drowning at sea. Moreover, she feels her mother blames her and has abandoned her for it. She realizes she won't be able to move on like her mother unless she faces her problems head-on. Following a confrontation, Deniz accepts the past and takes a real step into adulthood. Sitting by the sea, she is at peace. The sea is no longer a threat but a sign of liberation. She jumps in.
Who directed On the Water Surface?
On the Water Surface was directed by Zeynep Köprülü.
Who stars in On the Water Surface?
On the Water Surface stars Cemre Ebüzziya, Nazan Kesal, Yasemin Szawlowski, Aytek Şayan, Şamil Kafkas, Şencan Güleryüz.
How long is On the Water Surface?
On the Water Surface has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is On the Water Surface?
On the Water Surface is a Drama film.
Where was On the Water Surface produced?
On the Water Surface was produced in Turkey.