Journey to the Sun (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1999, Journey to the Sun 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. Journey to the Sun 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, Journey to the Sun 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 Journey to the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Journey to the Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Journey to the Sun (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Journey to the Sun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Journey to the Sun worth watching?
- Journey to the Sun 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 Journey to the Sun?
- Journey to the Sun stars Nazmi Kırık, Newroz Baz, Mizgin Kapazan, Ara Güler and Lucia Marano.
- When was Journey to the Sun released?
- Journey to the Sun was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.