Crossing

A quiet, observant journey through a bustling city, carrying grief and hope with gentle restraint.

Directed by

Levan Akin

Genres

Drama

Starring

Mzia Arabuli, Luke Kankava, Deniz Dumanlı

Tagline

It seems Istanbul is a place where people come to disappear.

Overview

Lia, a retired teacher from Georgia, learns from her young neighbor, Achi, that her long-lost transgender niece, Tekla, has crossed the border into Turkey. In search of Tekla, Lia travels to Istanbul with the unpredictable Achi, where they explore the hidden depths of the city.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, family, isolation, grief

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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