Heaven (2008)
Two mental patients bond in an imaginary heaven where nothing bad can ever happen, only to realize that being cured of their condition would mean accepting the harsh realities of life. He lives in a mental hospital, but escapes to his own private heaven to spend his days with his dead mother. She was a deeply disturbed woman who turned her back on reality following a traumatic experience. When they meet in heaven, they are happy. Now, a doctor has appeared in heaven claiming to possess the cure that could restore normalcy to their lives. But what's normal about a world with so much pain, and why would they ever want to return to a world with nothing to offer them but heartache and misery?
Director: Biray Dalkıran
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: April 11, 2008
Cast
- Engin Altan Düzyatan - Can
- Fahriye Evcen - Kız
- Tamar Zeynep Aşkar - Tuba
- Tülay Bekret - Anne
- Mehmet Birkiye - Baba
- Şendoğan Öksüz - Dr. Ahmet
- Aytaç Ağırlar - Dr. Burak
- Cüneyt Sayıl - Koca
- Can Anamur - Heyet Başkanı
- Yusuf Eksi - Yaşlı Adam
Screenplay
Cinematography: Aşkın Sağıroğlu
Country: Turkey
Language: Türkçe
Box Office: $133,425
Original Language: tr
More Films by Director: Biray Dalkıran
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heaven about?
- Two mental patients bond in an imaginary heaven where nothing bad can ever happen, only to realize that being cured of their condition would mean accepting the harsh realities of life. He lives in a mental hospital, but escapes to his own private heaven to spend his days with his dead mother. She was a deeply disturbed woman who turned her back on reality following a traumatic experience. When they meet in heaven, they are happy. Now, a doctor has appeared in heaven claiming to possess the cure that could restore normalcy to their lives. But what's normal about a world with so much pain, and why would they ever want to return to a world with nothing to offer them but heartache and misery?
- Who directed Heaven?
- Heaven was directed by Biray Dalkıran.
- Who stars in Heaven?
- Heaven stars Engin Altan Düzyatan, Fahriye Evcen, Tamar Zeynep Aşkar, Tülay Bekret, Mehmet Birkiye, Şendoğan Öksüz.
- How long is Heaven?
- Heaven has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Heaven?
- Heaven is a Drama film.
- How much did Heaven gross?
- Heaven grossed $133,425 worldwide.
- Where was Heaven produced?
- Heaven was produced in Turkey.