Distant
2002 · Movie · 106 min · ★ 7.1
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.
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in the US.
2 hours to watch.
Not currently available to stream, rent, or buy in the US.
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 2002
- Release date
- 2002-12-20
- Language
- TR
- Runtime
- 106 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (258 votes)
Themes
- photographer
- recession
- loneliness
- unemployment
Awards & recognition
- Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix · 2003
- International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2004 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Director · 2003 · nominated
- European Film Award - People's Choice Award — Best Director · 2003 · nominated
Cast & crew
Muzaffer Özdemir
as Mahmut
Mehmet Emin Toprak
as Yusuf
Zuhal Gencer
as Nazan (as Zuhal Gencer Erkaya)
Nazan Kesal
as Lover (as Nazan Kırılmış)
Feridun Koç
as Janitor
Fatma Ceylan
as Mother
Ebru Ceylan
as Woman (as Ebru Yapıcı)
- BS
Bahattin Serter
- NA
Nazlı Aydın
- EH
Engin Hepsev
Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan