I Saw the Sun(2009)
Güneşi Gördüm
Children here don't shape their own destiny.
I Saw the Sun Synopsis
In the southeast region of Turkey, the Kurdish family of Altun lives in a small mountainside village plagued by a 25-year war that makes their daily lives a hellish struggle. As the war intensifies, the family is forced to migrate west to the city of Istanbul.
I Saw the Sun (2009) is a drama film directed by Mahsun Kırmızıgül, released on March 13, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Mahsun Kırmızıgül, Demet Evgar, Murat Ünalmış and Altan Erkekli. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 100 ratings.
- Director:
- Mahsun Kırmızıgül
- Writers:
- Mahsun Kırmızıgül
- Producers:
- Murat Tokat, Mahsun Kırmızıgül
- Cinematographer:
- Soykut Turan
- Production:
- Boyut Film
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $12,812,281
- Status:
- Released
I Saw the Sun (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for I Saw the Sun before you stream it.
I Saw the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mahsun Kırmızıgül
as Ramo
Demet Evgar
as Havar
Murat Ünalmış
as Mamo
Altan Erkekli
as Davut
Erol Demiröz
as Haydar
Cemal Toktas
as Kadri
Menderes Samancılar
as Cuma
Emre Kınay
as Musto
Ayta Sözeri
as Tuana
Buğra Gülsoy
as Berat
Ali Tutal
as Kerim
Yıldız Kültür
as Pakize
Key crew
Directed by Mahsun Kırmızıgül, written by Mahsun Kırmızıgül, produced by Murat Tokat and Mahsun Kırmızıgül.
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I Saw the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 100 ratings.
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I Saw the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch I Saw the Sun online?
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I Saw the Sun (2009) is available to stream on Turk On Video Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in I Saw the Sun?
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The main cast of I Saw the Sun (2009) includes Mahsun Kırmızıgül, Demet Evgar, Murat Ünalmış, Altan Erkekli and Erol Demiröz. The film was directed by Mahsun Kırmızıgül. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was I Saw the Sun released?
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I Saw the Sun was released on March 13, 2009 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is I Saw the Sun worth watching?
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I Saw the Sun (2009) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 100 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 I Saw the Sun?
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Yes. The official I Saw the Sun trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.