Away from Home (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2001, Away from Home is a drama film directed by Semih Kaplanoğlu, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. After several years of numbly mourning his parents death, 26 year old Selim takes a chance on the US lottery for passports and wins. He decides to sell the family olive grove to raise enough money to live in Manhattan and to break all roots to Turkey, leaving his girlfriend behind. When Selim's aged grand uncle, Nasuhi returns from Russia after 58 years he asks Selim to visit with him the olive grove of his youth. Before they depart, Nasuhi finds a beaten Russian girl, Olga who was robbed when she tried to sell herself to raise money to continue her own search for her sea faring father.
Who’s in it. Away from Home stars Tolga Çevik as Selim, Erol Keskin as Nasuhi, Anna Bielska as Olga and Özgür Onan as Kaan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Away from Home has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Away from Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Away from Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Away from Home (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Away from Home change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Away from Home worth watching?
- Away from Home holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Away from Home?
- Away from Home stars Tolga Çevik, Erol Keskin, Anna Bielska, Özgür Onan and Eylem Yıldız.
- When was Away from Home released?
- Away from Home was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.