Paper Lives

1h 36m · 2021 · Directed by Can Ulkay · 3.1 / 5 on Letterboxd

Paper Lives (2021) runs 1h 36m, directed by Can Ulkay. 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.

In the streets of Istanbul, ailing waste warehouse worker Mehmet takes a small boy under his wing and must soon confront his own traumatic childhood.

Genres: Drama

Where to watch: Netflix (US, checked 9 July 2026)