Far from Home(1975)
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Far from Home Synopsis
Turkish migrant Husseyin spends his days in hypnotic routine as a “guest worker” in ‘70s West Berlin, living in a small, shared apartment and commuting daily to his job at a factory pressing machine parts. Diligently saving up his wages he hopes to one day marry and buy a house back home, but his immediate future in Berlin is clouded by indignities at the hands of racist coworkers and botched attempts at romantic intimacy.
Far from Home (1975) is a drama film directed by Sohrab Shahid-Saless, released on August 1, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Parviz Sayyad, Cihan Anasai, Muhammet Temizkan and Hüsamettin Kaya. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Sohrab Shahid-Saless
- Writers:
- Helga Houzer, Sohrab Shahid-Saless
- Producers:
- Otto Erich Kress
- Cinematographer:
- Ramin Reza Molai
- Production:
- New Film Group and Telefilm, Provobis Film, Tel Film
- Status:
- Released
Far from Home (1975) Trailer
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Far from Home Cast & Crew
Main cast
Parviz Sayyad
as Husseyin
- Cihan Anasai
Cihan Anasai
as Student
- Muhammet Temizkan
Muhammet Temizkan
as Kasim
- Hüsamettin Kaya
Hüsamettin Kaya
as Osman
- Imran Kaya
Imran Kaya
as Osman's Wife
- Sakibe Kaya
Sakibe Kaya
as Osman's Daughter
- Wurdu Püsküllü
Wurdu Püsküllü
- Ursula Kessler
Ursula Kessler
as Older Woman
- Renate Derr
Renate Derr
as Woman in the Park
- Stanislaus Solotar
Stanislaus Solotar
as Cantine Worker
Heinz Bernard
as Subway Worker
- Yagizer Aybas
Yagizer Aybas
Key crew
Directed by Sohrab Shahid-Saless, written by Helga Houzer and Sohrab Shahid-Saless, produced by Otto Erich Kress.
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Far from Home Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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Far from Home – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Far from Home online?
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Far from Home (1975) is available to stream on Eternal Family. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Far from Home?
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The main cast of Far from Home (1975) includes Parviz Sayyad, Cihan Anasai, Muhammet Temizkan, Hüsamettin Kaya and Imran Kaya. The film was directed by Sohrab Shahid-Saless. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Far from Home released?
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Far from Home was released on August 1, 1975 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Far from Home worth watching?
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Far from Home (1975) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Far from Home?
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Yes. The official Far from Home trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.