The Small Town(1997)
Kasaba
The Small Town Synopsis
A story in four parts is told from the perspective of two children, showing life in school, in nature, with family and at home. All of this unfolding along with the seasons. The Small Town depicts life in the village, while also portraying the relationships between members of a small-town family, in a long centerpiece scene around a campfire with family members talking about the past, life and its disappointments. Both brother and sister witness the complexities and darkness of the adult world, as well as the mysteries of nature and wildlife.
The Small Town (1997) is a drama film directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, released on November 28, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Mehmet Emin Toprak, Havva Sağlam, Cihat Bütün and Fatma Ceylan. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 119 ratings.
- Director:
- Nuri Bilge Ceylan
- Writers:
- Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Emine Ceylan
- Producers:
- Sadık İncesu
- Cinematographer:
- Nuri Bilge Ceylan
- Production:
- NBC Film
- Status:
- Released
The Small Town (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Small Town before you stream it.
The Small Town Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mehmet Emin Toprak
as Saffet (as M. Emin Toprak)
Havva Sağlam
as Asiye
Cihat Bütün
as Ali
Fatma Ceylan
as Nine
Mehmet Emin Ceylan
as Dede (as M. Emin Ceylan)
Sercihan Alioğlu
as Baba
- Semra Yılmaz
Semra Yılmaz
as Anne
Latif Altıntaş
as Ögretmen
Muzaffer Özdemir
as Deli Ahmet
Timuçin Caymaz
as Dede (voice) (as M. Emin Ceylan)
Gazanfer Ündüz
as Baba (voice) (as Sercihan Alioğlu)
Key crew
Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, written by Nuri Bilge Ceylan and Emine Ceylan, produced by Sadık İncesu.
Explore more Drama titles
The Small Town Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 119 ratings.
You may also like
About Dry Grasses
2023
Girl in the Box
2016
Affliction
1998
Fatima
2020
The Safety of Objects
2002
The Bookshop
2017
Appaloosa
2008
A Tale of Three Sisters
2019
The Young One
1960
Intrusion
2021
Paper Lives
2021
Sand Castle
2017
The Long, Hot Summer
1958
El Gringo
2012
Small Things Like These
2024
I Saw the Sun
2009
Outside In
2018
The River
1984
The Nest
2020
The Kindness of Strangers
2019
Movies similar to The Small Town
Lolita
1962
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
2006
Little Children
2006
The Magnificent Ambersons
1942
My True Story
1951
The Bookshop
2017
Giant
1956
My Child
2013
The Bridge
1959
It's a Wonderful Life
1946
Entertain The Thought
Movie
Cape Fear
1991
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992
The Mothman Prophecies
2002
In the Mouth of Madness
1995
The Lark Farm
2007
Meet Me There
2014
The Edge of Heaven
2007
The Gift
2000
Mauri
1988
The Small Town – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Small Town online?
+
The Small Town (1997) 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 The Small Town?
+
The main cast of The Small Town (1997) includes Mehmet Emin Toprak, Havva Sağlam, Cihat Bütün, Fatma Ceylan and Mehmet Emin Ceylan. The film was directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Small Town released?
+
The Small Town was released on November 28, 1997 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Small Town worth watching?
+
The Small Town (1997) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 119 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 The Small Town?
+
Yes. The official The Small Town trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.