Early Winter (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2025, Early Winter is a drama film directed by Özcan Alper, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Ferhat (49), a factory manager in Istanbul, and Handan (45), a bank manager, decide to have a child through surrogacy with Lia (28), a young artist of Georgian and Ukrainian descent. Shortly after their daughter Ada (1) is born, war breaks out between Russia and Ukraine. As a result, Lia is forced to stay in Istanbul with Ferhat and Handan for a while longer. Believing that surrogacy is the formula that will take her to Europe, Lia does not want to leave Ada.
Who’s in it. Early Winter stars Timuçin Esen as Ferhat, Leyla Tanlar as Lia, Nastya Bogdanova as Oksana Kravchenko and İdil Yener as Handan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Early Winter 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 Early Winter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Early Winter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Early Winter (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Early Winter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Early Winter worth watching?
- Early Winter holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Early Winter?
- Early Winter stars Timuçin Esen, Leyla Tanlar, Nastya Bogdanova, İdil Yener and Murat Kılıç.
- When was Early Winter released?
- Early Winter was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.