Five Cities (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2009, Five Cities is a drama film directed by Onur Ünlü, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Aydın is a policeman recently appointed to a new post in Istanbul. While trying to get used to life in the big city, Aydın stumbles upon Mehtap, a young woman who works at a candy shop in Beyoğlu, and he falls for her. But there is no way that Aydın can make Mehtap realize that he even exists, just as Şevket, a young man who has dropped out of law school before starting to sell toy trains on the streets to make a living, cannot make Dilek, another girl who works at the same store, realize his feelings for her. When Dilek and Aydın meet, Aydın diverts his uncontrollable feelings toward Dilek.
Who’s in it. Five Cities stars Beste Bereket as Dilek, Tansu Biçer as Aydın, Ahmet Rıfat Şungar as Şevket and Şebnem Sönmez as Kedi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Five Cities 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 Five Cities page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Cities tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Cities (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Five Cities change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Five Cities worth watching?
- Five Cities holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five Cities?
- Five Cities stars Beste Bereket, Tansu Biçer, Ahmet Rıfat Şungar, Şebnem Sönmez and Bülent Emin Yarar.
- When was Five Cities released?
- Five Cities was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.