Journey to the Sun(1999)
Güneşe Yolculuk
Journey to the Sun Synopsis
Mehmet, a young Turkish man newly migrated from Tire, takes a job searching for water leaks below the surface of the streets of Istanbul. Due to a strange set of events, he is mistaken for a Kurd, imprisoned, and brutally beaten. Upon his release, he becomes an outcast marked as a Kurd.
Journey to the Sun (1999) is a drama film directed by Yeşim Ustaoğlu, released on February 16, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Nazmi Kırık, Newroz Baz, Mizgin Kapazan and Ara Güler. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Yeşim Ustaoğlu
- Writers:
- Yeşim Ustaoğlu
- Producers:
- Behrooz Hashemian
- Cinematographer:
- Jacek Petrycki
- Composer:
- Vlatko Stefanovski
- Production:
- The Film Company, Medias Res Filmproduktion, Istisnai Filmler ve Reklamlar (IFR)
- Status:
- Released
Journey to the Sun (1999) Trailer
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Journey to the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nazmi Kırık
as Berzan
- Newroz Baz
Newroz Baz
as Mehmet
- Mizgin Kapazan
Mizgin Kapazan
as Arzu
Ara Güler
as Süleyman Bey
- Lucia Marano
Lucia Marano
as Sexy girl
Key crew
Directed by Yeşim Ustaoğlu, written by Yeşim Ustaoğlu, produced by Behrooz Hashemian.
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Journey to the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 29 ratings.
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Journey to the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Journey to the Sun online?
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Journey to the Sun (1999) is available to stream on filmingo, and to rent or buy from filmingo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Journey to the Sun?
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The main cast of Journey to the Sun (1999) includes Nazmi Kırık, Newroz Baz, Mizgin Kapazan, Ara Güler and Lucia Marano. The film was directed by Yeşim Ustaoğlu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Journey to the Sun released?
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Journey to the Sun was released on February 16, 1999 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Journey to the Sun worth watching?
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Journey to the Sun (1999) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 29 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 Journey to the Sun?
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Yes. The official Journey to the Sun trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.