About the Film
After several years of numbly mourning his parents death, 26 year old Selim takes a chance on the US lottery for passports and wins. He decides to sell the family olive grove to raise enough money to live in Manhattan and to break all roots to Turkey, leaving his girlfriend behind. When Selim's aged grand uncle, Nasuhi returns from Russia after 58 years he asks Selim to visit with him the olive grove of his youth. Before they depart, Nasuhi finds a beaten Russian girl, Olga who was robbed when she tried to sell herself to raise money to continue her own search for her sea faring father.
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: Away from Home is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie from 2001. Directed by Semih Kaplanoğlu, and starring Erol Keskin, Tolga Çevik, Anna Bielska After several years of numbly mourning his parents death, 26 year old Selim takes a chance on the US lottery for passports and wins.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.1/10, Away from Home retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies, Away from Home deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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