Reise zur Sonne (1999): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1999 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1999, Reise zur Sonne is a drama film directed by Yeşim Ustaoğlu, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Mehmet, a young Turkish man newly migrated from the village Tire, takes a job searching for water leaks below the surface of the streets of Istanbul. Due to a strange set of events, he is mistaken for a Kurd, imprisoned, and brutally beaten. Upon his release a week later, he becomes an outcast marked as a Kurd, losing his apartment, his job, and eventually his girl friend, Arzu. When a Kurdish friend, Berzan is killed in a street protest triggered by a hunger strike, Mehmet takes a trek to return the body to Berzan's home village near the Iraqi border, and learns why so many Kurds are refugees.
Who’s in it. Reise zur Sonne stars Nazmi Kırık as Berzan, Newroz Baz as Mehmet, Mizgin Kapazan as Arzu and Ara Güler as Süleyman Bey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Reise zur Sonne has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reise zur Sonne page.
If you liked it. Fans of Reise zur Sonne tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch Reise zur Sonne (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Reise zur Sonne change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Reise zur Sonne worth watching?
- Reise zur Sonne holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Reise zur Sonne?
- Reise zur Sonne stars Nazmi Kırık, Newroz Baz, Mizgin Kapazan, Ara Güler and Lucia Marano.
- When was Reise zur Sonne released?
- Reise zur Sonne was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.