My Only Sunshine (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2009, My Only Sunshine is a drama film directed by Reha Erdem, running about 121 minutes. “Portrait of a lost childhood.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hayat, her father and bedridden grandfather live in a riverside shack near the dangerously dark but breathtakingly beautiful waters of the Bosphorus. Hayat's father owns a small boat that secures the family's survival through a miscellany of not always lawful ventures. Beyond the motion and romance of the water, Hayat's life is harsh and unrelenting. But Hayat has an instinct for survival. Her capacity for courage, endurance and hope in the face of these trials suggest that there is Life despite the manifold injustices of an unjust world.
Who’s in it. My Only Sunshine stars Elit İşcan as Hayat, Erdal Beşikçioğlu as Baba, Banu Fotocan as Anne and Önder K. Açikbas as Polis (as Onder Acikbas), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, My Only Sunshine 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 My Only Sunshine page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Only Sunshine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Only Sunshine (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Only Sunshine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Only Sunshine worth watching?
- My Only Sunshine holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Only Sunshine?
- My Only Sunshine stars Elit İşcan, Erdal Beşikçioğlu, Banu Fotocan, Önder K. Açikbas and Önder Açıkbaş.
- When was My Only Sunshine released?
- My Only Sunshine was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.