Distant(2002)
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Where to watch Distant
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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
Ahmet Bugay
Arif Aşçı
Cemal Gülas
Ahmet Özyurt
Erhan Ersoy
Hakan Kuldan
Distant — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Distant?+
Distant is available to stream on Kanopy. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Distant come out?+
Distant was released in 2002.
How long is Distant?+
Distant runs for 106 minutes (1 hour and 46 minutes).
Who directed Distant?+
Distant was directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan.
Who stars in Distant?+
Distant stars Muzaffer Özdemir, Mehmet Emin Toprak, Zuhal Gencer, Nazan Kesal and Feridun Koç.
Is Distant worth watching?+
Distant holds a 7.1/10 rating from 270 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama.
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