Distant

1h 46m · 2002 · Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan · 3.9 / 5 on Letterboxd

Distant (2002) runs 1h 46m, directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

A young man from rural Turkey arrives in Istanbul with dreams of working on a ship and stays with a cousin while he searches for work. Over time, the former’s struggles to find employment and the latter’s troubles and disappointments strain their relationship and living situation.

Genres: Drama

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