Refugee (2008)
Sivan, at around the age of 20, is a native of the Southeastern region of Anatolia. His father Saho is the leader of the Givdanli tribe who stays distant both to the state and to the insurgents who are influent in the region, in order to secure its existence. One day, Sivan meets with the girl he loves, Berfin in a field around the village. The same day the field is burnt by saboteurs and the whole harvest of the village is wasted. The investigation initiated after the incident, changes Sivan's life drastically. Taken in for an interrogation, Sivan is caught between the police and the insurgents. Thinking his son's life is in peril, Saho assures Sivan's fleeing out of the country. Taken to Germany by the help of a illegal network, Sivan is located in a refugee camp. However, in this new land whose language is alien to him, Sivan will go through an ordeal which will add a new dimension to the residue of his experiences in Turkey.
Cast
- Haluk Piyes - Sivan
- Halil Ergün - Saho Ağa
- Derya Durmaz - Elif
- Necmettin Çobanoğlu
- Ali Tutal
- Yüksel Arıcı
- Numan Acar - Azad
- Metin Turan
- Şafak Tan
- Lukas Tiehele
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Refugee about?
- Sivan, at around the age of 20, is a native of the Southeastern region of Anatolia. His father Saho is the leader of the Givdanli tribe who stays distant both to the state and to the insurgents who are influent in the region, in order to secure its existence. One day, Sivan meets with the girl he loves, Berfin in a field around the village. The same day the field is burnt by saboteurs and the whole harvest of the village is wasted. The investigation initiated after the incident, changes Sivan's life drastically. Taken in for an interrogation, Sivan is caught between the police and the insurgents. Thinking his son's life is in peril, Saho assures Sivan's fleeing out of the country. Taken to Germany by the help of a illegal network, Sivan is located in a refugee camp. However, in this new land whose language is alien to him, Sivan will go through an ordeal which will add a new dimension to the residue of his experiences in Turkey.
- Who directed Refugee?
- Refugee was directed by Reis Çelik.
- Who stars in Refugee?
- Refugee stars Haluk Piyes, Halil Ergün, Derya Durmaz, Necmettin Çobanoğlu, Ali Tutal, Yüksel Arıcı.
- How long is Refugee?
- Refugee has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is Refugee?
- Refugee is a Drama film.
- Where was Refugee produced?
- Refugee was produced in Turkey.