My Father and My Son (2005)

My Father and My Son (2005) is a moving family drama set against the aftermath of Turkey’s 1980 military coup. The film follows Sadık, a left‑wing journalist whose political activism and imprisonment tear his family apart. After his wife dies in childbirth during the chaos of the coup, Sadık returns years later to his Aegean village with his young son Deniz, hoping to rebuild a life and to heal the bitter rift with his father, Hüseyin. On-screen you’ll witness a restrained but powerful story about generational conflict, political trauma, and the slow, fragile work of reconciliation. The film moves between tender moments of father–son bonding, the simmering resentment between two wounded men, and the broader social scars left by repression. Expect quiet, intimate scenes, evocative rural landscapes, and performances that emphasize emotion through small gestures rather than melodrama. Viewing experience: the movie is heartfelt and often tearful — thoughtful, nostalgic, and cathartic rather than action-driven. It invites reflection on memory, pride, and what people will sacrifice for family. If you appreciate character-driven dramas about forgiveness and the human cost of politics, this film delivers a poignant, emotionally resonant journey.

Actors: Eser Sariyar, Çetin Tekindor, Fikret Kuskan

Director: Cagan Irmak

Runtime: 112 min

Genres: Drama, Family

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