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Quick Info

Rating

7.3/10

Release1982

Runtime1h 50m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Cactus Films

Güney Film

Antenne 2

SRF

Movie

The Road

1982

1h 50m

7.3

Drama

Romance

Synopsis

When five Kurdish prisoners are granted one week's home leave, they find to their dismay that they face continued oppression outside of prison from their families, the culture, and the government.

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