Synopsis
Lia is determined to fulfill a promise: finding Tekla, her long-lost niece. With the help of her young neighbor Achi, the retired teacher embarks from her homeland in Georgia to Istanbul. There, they soon realize they need the help of Evrim, a committed lawyer advocating for transgender rights, to locate Tekla amidst the city streets. Guided by the connections and poignant relationships among its characters in the bustling Turkish city, Swedish director Levan Akin shapes this tender drama, dedicated to the powerful performances of its cast. (G.B.)
Director
Levan Akin
Levan Akin is a swedish filmmaker of georgian descent and was born in Stockholm in 1979. His work explores class, gender and sexuality. His film "And Then We Danced" premiered in the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival and was Sweden’s official entry for the Oscars. He directed the TV series "Real Humans" and was co-executive producer and director on the series adaptation of "Interview with the Vampire".
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