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Motherland (2015)

Movie ★ 6.5 93 min

Drama

Nesrin is an urban, middle-class woman recovering from a divorce. She’s quit her office job, abandoned her house in Istanbul, and come to the village house of her deceased grandmother to finish a novel and live out her childhood dream of being a writer. When her conservative and increasingly unhinged mother turns up uninvited and refuses to leave, Nesrin’s writing stalls and her fantasies of village life turn bitter as the two are forced to confront the darker corners of each other’s inner worlds.

Senem Tüzen Director Senem Tüzen Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 5, 2015
Runtime
93 min
IMDb
tt4886070
Country
,
Language
Studio
Zela Film, 2|35

Themes

Cast

Esra Bezen Bilgin Esra Bezen Bilgin Nesrin Nihal Koldaş Nihal Koldaş Halise Fatma Kısa Emine Semih Aydin Halil Habibe Doygun Sister Habibe Nuriye Durkan Neighbor Selvet Uysal Neighbor Hüseyin Özdere Repairman

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Frequently asked questions

What is Motherland about?
Nesrin is an urban, middle-class woman recovering from a divorce. She’s quit her office job, abandoned her house in Istanbul, and come to the village house of her deceased grandmother to finish a novel and live out her childhood dream of being a writer. When her conservative and increasingly unhinged mother turns up uninvited and refuses to leave, Nesrin’s writing stalls and her fantasies of village life turn bitter as the two are forced to confront the darker corners of each other’s inner worlds.
Who directed Motherland?
Motherland was directed by Senem Tüzen.
Who stars in Motherland?
Motherland stars Esra Bezen Bilgin, Nihal Koldaş, Fatma Kısa, Semih Aydin.
When was Motherland released?
Motherland is a 2015 drama film.
Where can I watch Motherland?
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