On the Way to School
Director: Orhan Eskikoy
One year in the life of a Turkish teacher, teaching the Turkish language to Kurdish children in a remote village in Turkey. The children can't speak Turkish, the teacher can't speak Kurdish and is forced to become an exile in his own country. On the Way to School is a film about a Turkish teacher who is alone in a village as an authority of the state, and about his interaction with the Kurdish children who have to learn Turkish. The film witnesses the communication problem emphasizing the loneliness of a teacher in a different community and culture; and the changes brought up by his presence into this different community during one year. The film chronicles one school year, starting from September 2007 until the departure of the teacher for summer holiday in June 2008. During this period, they begin to know and understand each other mutually and slowly.
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In brief
On the Way to School (2008) is a documentary, drama film. With an average rating of 7.1/10 from 35 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 21min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is On the Way to School?
On the Way to School runs 81 minutes (1h 21min).
What rating does On the Way to School have?
On the Way to School has an average rating of 7.1/10 based on 35 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is On the Way to School from?
On the Way to School was released in 2008.
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