Where Are You Going, Habibi? (2015)
Love, crime & an impossible friendship.
Ibrahim, a young German of Turkish descent, leads a double life, living with his tradition-bound family and spending his days looking for a respectable job. But outside his parent's apartment, Ibo (as he's called by his family and friends) is a confident gay man who works in a sex shop and is on the hunt for Mr. Right.
Director: Tor Iben
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: October 1, 2015
Cast
- Cem Alkan - Ibo
- Martin Walde - Ali
- Neil Malik Abdullah - Uncle Mehmet
- Tuncay Gary - Ibo's Father
- Ilknur Boyraz - Ibo's Mother
- Özay Fecht - Aunt Ayfer
- Rana Farahani - Pelin
- Alexander Becht - Lukas
- Anton Korppi-Tommola - Lars
- Timur Bartels - Ali's Accomplice
Screenplay
Production: Duellmann Filmproduktion
Country: Germany
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering
Keywords
coming out, friendship, love, criminal, lgbt, gay theme
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Where Are You Going, Habibi? about?
- Ibrahim, a young German of Turkish descent, leads a double life, living with his tradition-bound family and spending his days looking for a respectable job. But outside his parent's apartment, Ibo (as he's called by his family and friends) is a confident gay man who works in a sex shop and is on the hunt for Mr. Right.
- Who directed Where Are You Going, Habibi??
- Where Are You Going, Habibi? was directed by Tor Iben.
- Who stars in Where Are You Going, Habibi??
- Where Are You Going, Habibi? stars Cem Alkan, Martin Walde, Neil Malik Abdullah, Tuncay Gary, Ilknur Boyraz, Özay Fecht.
- How long is Where Are You Going, Habibi??
- Where Are You Going, Habibi? has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Where Are You Going, Habibi??
- Where Are You Going, Habibi? is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Where Are You Going, Habibi? produced?
- Where Are You Going, Habibi? was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Where Are You Going, Habibi??
- The themes of Where Are You Going, Habibi? include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering.