Kuma: The Second Wife (2012)

Kuma: The Second Wife (2012) poster

Fatma is around 50, a housewife with six children. She lives in Vienna but grew up in Turkey and clings stubbornly to the traditions and values of the old country. Ayse is 19, and the film begins with her wedding in rural Turkey, to Fatma’s son Hasan. However, when the family takes Ayse to Vienna this is revealed as a charade, for Ayse is to be the kuma (second wife) of Fatma’s husband Mustafa.

Director: Umut Dağ
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Iva Zabkar
Cinematography: Carsten Thiele
Production: ORF, Wega Film
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch, Türkçe
Original Language: de

Themes

Faith, Religion and Spirituality

Keywords

polygamy, religion

More Films by Director: Umut Dağ
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kuma: The Second Wife about?
Fatma is around 50, a housewife with six children. She lives in Vienna but grew up in Turkey and clings stubbornly to the traditions and values of the old country. Ayse is 19, and the film begins with her wedding in rural Turkey, to Fatma’s son Hasan. However, when the family takes Ayse to Vienna this is revealed as a charade, for Ayse is to be the kuma (second wife) of Fatma’s husband Mustafa.
Who directed Kuma: The Second Wife?
Kuma: The Second Wife was directed by Umut Dağ.
Who stars in Kuma: The Second Wife?
Kuma: The Second Wife stars Nihal Koldaş, Begüm Akkaya, Vedat Erincin, Murathan Muslu, Alev Irmak, Aliye Esra Salebci.
How long is Kuma: The Second Wife?
Kuma: The Second Wife has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Kuma: The Second Wife?
Kuma: The Second Wife is a Drama film.
Where was Kuma: The Second Wife produced?
Kuma: The Second Wife was produced in Austria.
What are the themes of Kuma: The Second Wife?
The themes of Kuma: The Second Wife include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality.