I Saw the Sun (2009)

Children here don't shape their own destiny.

I Saw the Sun (2009) poster

In the southeast region of Turkey, the Kurdish family of Altun lives in a small mountainside village plagued by a 25-year war that makes their daily lives a hellish struggle. As the war intensifies, the family is forced to migrate west to the city of Istanbul.

Director: Mahsun Kırmızıgül
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Soykut Turan
Editing: Hamdi Deniz
Production: Boyut Film
Country: Turkey
Language: Kurdish, Norsk, Türkçe
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $13M
Original Language: tr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is I Saw the Sun about?
In the southeast region of Turkey, the Kurdish family of Altun lives in a small mountainside village plagued by a 25-year war that makes their daily lives a hellish struggle. As the war intensifies, the family is forced to migrate west to the city of Istanbul.
Who directed I Saw the Sun?
I Saw the Sun was directed by Mahsun Kırmızıgül.
Who stars in I Saw the Sun?
I Saw the Sun stars Mahsun Kırmızıgül, Demet Evgar, Murat Ünalmış, Altan Erkekli, Erol Demiröz, Cemal Toktas.
How long is I Saw the Sun?
I Saw the Sun has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is I Saw the Sun?
I Saw the Sun is a Drama film.
What is the Filmori rating for I Saw the Sun?
I Saw the Sun has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of I Saw the Sun?
I Saw the Sun had a budget of $5M.
How much did I Saw the Sun gross?
I Saw the Sun grossed $13M worldwide.
Where was I Saw the Sun produced?
I Saw the Sun was produced in Turkey.