Where can I watch I Saw the Sun (2009)?

In GB, I Saw the Sun is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is I Saw the Sun worth watching?

I Saw the Sun holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in I Saw the Sun?

I Saw the Sun stars Mahsun Kırmızıgül, Demet Evgar, Murat Ünalmış, Altan Erkekli and Erol Demiröz.

When was I Saw the Sun released?

I Saw the Sun was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.

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I Saw the Sun (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 2009, I Saw the Sun is a drama film directed by Mahsun Kırmızıgül, running about 115 minutes. “Children here don't shape their own destiny.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the southeast region of Turkey, the Altun family lives in a small mountainside village plagued by a 25-year war, making their daily life a hellish struggle. As the war continues to intensify, the family is forced to migrate west to the city of Istanbul. While Haydar and Isa Altun decide to stay in Turkey with their young children, Davut Altun and his family migrate north to Norway, enlisting the help of smugglers. They eventually reach their destination and find work in a supermarket, but life as refugees proves relentless. Back in Istanbul, Haydar watches over the family as his wife undergoes an operation due to pregnancy complications. Their son makes friends with a group of transvestites, helping him to understand why he has felt different all of his life. While liberating, his newfound identity is seen as a disgrace to the rest of his family, leading him to flee from the abuse it produces.

Who’s in it. I Saw the Sun stars Mahsun Kırmızıgül as Ramo, Demet Evgar as Havar, Murat Ünalmış as Mamo and Altan Erkekli as Davut, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, I Saw the Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Saw the Sun page.

If you liked it. Fans of I Saw the Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch I Saw the Sun (2009)?: In GB, I Saw the Sun is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is I Saw the Sun worth watching?: I Saw the Sun holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in I Saw the Sun?: I Saw the Sun stars Mahsun Kırmızıgül, Demet Evgar, Murat Ünalmış, Altan Erkekli and Erol Demiröz.
When was I Saw the Sun released?: I Saw the Sun was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.