Blackberry Season (2021): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2021, Blackberry Season is a drama and war film directed by Hasim Aydemir, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. Back in his hometown after his university studies, Servan is witness to the burning down of his village and a series of other atrocities which eventually lead him to join the Kurdish resistance. In the ranks of the Kurdish liberation movement, he is seriously injured in clashes with the Turkish army. In order not to slow down his comrades and allow them to escape, Servan insists that he be left behind. Against all odds, he survives, enduring several days of acute pain. However, his friends cannot come back to pick him up, the area being surrounded by Turkish soldiers. As the soldiers approach, Servan decides to leave his hide away in spite of his serious injuries. He sets out to find his friends, overcoming countless obstacles in the forest, but nevertheless helped by Kurdish villagers throughout his journey. However, he is hunted down by death squads and village guards.

Who’s in it. Blackberry Season stars Şemzîn Sîn as Şervan, Işan Penaber, Leyla Çelik and Serhat Güler, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Blackberry Season has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blackberry Season page.

If you liked it. Fans of Blackberry Season tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.