Distant
Director: Nuri Bilge Ceylan
A young man from rural Turkey arrives in Istanbul with dreams of working on a ship and stays with a cousin while he searches for work. Over time, the former’s struggles to find employment and the latter’s troubles and disappointments strain their relationship and living situation.
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Cast
Muzaffer Özdemir
Mahmut
Mehmet Emin Toprak
Yusuf
Zuhal Gencer
Nazan (as Zuhal Gencer Erkaya)
Nazan Kesal
Lover (as Nazan Kırılmış)
Feridun Koç
Janitor
Fatma Ceylan
Mother
Ebru Ceylan
Woman (as Ebru Yapıcı)
Bahattin Serter
Nazlı Aydın
Engin Hepsev
Ercan Kesal
Aslı Orhun
In brief
Distant (2002) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.1/10 from 265 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 46min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Distant online?
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How long is Distant?
Distant runs 106 minutes (1h 46min).
What rating does Distant have?
Distant has an average rating of 7.1/10 based on 265 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Distant from?
Distant was released in 2002.
