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Yusuf and Kenan (1979)

Original title: Yusuf ile Kenan

1979-01-02 · 1h 20m · TR
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Yusuf, 14, and Kenan, 9, are two shepherd brothers. When their father was killed as a result of a blood feud, children flee to Istanbul to find their only relative, uncle Ali. However all efforts to find him fail. They meet a street kid named Bocek (insect) under the brutal conditions of the big city. And Insect introduces them Carpik (crooked), a young man who does illegal activities. Carpik suggests Yusuf to work together. Desperate Yusuf accepts this and starts burglary with him. On the other hand Kenan has a modest personality and resists.

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Ömer KavurDirector, Writer

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Cem DavranCem DavranYusufTamer ÇelikerTamer ÇelikerKenanHakan TanferHakan TanferSadettin ErbilSadettin ErbilGülten KayaGülten KayaHakkı KıvançHakkı Kıvanç

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Frequently asked questions about Yusuf and Kenan

What is Yusuf and Kenan about?

Yusuf, 14, and Kenan, 9, are two shepherd brothers. When their father was killed as a result of a blood feud, children flee to Istanbul to find their only relative, uncle Ali. However all efforts to find him fail. They meet a street kid named Bocek (insect) under the brutal conditions of the big city. And Insect introduces them Carpik (crooked), a young man who does illegal activities. Carpik suggests Yusuf to work together. Desperate Yusuf accepts this and starts burglary with him. On the other hand Kenan has a modest personality and resists.

How long is Yusuf and Kenan?

Yusuf and Kenan has a runtime of 80 minutes.