When We Leave Page #2

Synopsis: German-born Umay flees her oppressive marriage in Istanbul, taking her young son Cem with her. She hopes to find a better life with her family in Berlin, but her unexpected arrival creates intense conflict. Her family is trapped in their conventions, torn between their love for her and the traditional values of their community. Ultimately they decide to return Cem to his father in Turkey. To keep her son, Umay is forced to move again. She finds the inner strength to build a new life for herself and Cem, but her need for her family's love drives her to a series of ill-fated attempts at reconciliation. What Umay doesn't realize is just how deep the wounds have gone and how dangerous her struggle for self-determination has become...
Genre: Drama
Director(s): Feo Aladag
Production: Olive Films
  30 wins & 12 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.5
Metacritic:
65
Rotten Tomatoes:
74%
UNRATED
Year:
2010
119 min
$16,218
Website
82 Views


How are we supposed to look

people in the eye?

We have to take Cem back.

He wants his son.

Cem is staying here.

You heard me.

Look at me when I'm talking to you.

Answer my father!

Stay out of this.

Look at him!

- Silence!

Are you alright?

Get up.

Leave me alone!

He's his son! He has a right to him.

You leave him no choice.

It's best for Cem.

Cem isn't going anywhere.

He belongs with me.

Umay, you're losing it.

Get a hold of yourself!

Get out of my way!

Put down the knife!

Let me pass!

Over my dead body!

You stupid girl!

May God protect you from the evil eye.

How did Kemal meet him?

They became friends back in the army.

Kemal trusts him.

I don't trust anyone anymore.

Don't worry, father.

It'll work out fine.

I'll leave with Cem tomorrow morning.

It'll be alright.

What's going on?

Good evening.

Is Umay Aslan here?

What do you want from her?

- May we come in?

We received an emergency call.

- Not from us.

Please stay.

Are you Umay Aslan?

- Yes.

Do you even have a warrant?

We don't need one.

Calm down.

What is going on?

What do you want from us?

What is this all about?

May God curse your soul!

You shouldn't have done this, Umay!

Beat it! You too!

I'll be next door.

Knock if you need me.

Thank you.

Good night, Cem.

Good night.

Good night.

Thank you.

- You're welcome.

Father?

Leave me alone. Go away.

Sign here please.

And here.

Okay. I'll take care of the rest.

- Thank you.

That's what we're here for.

Any more questions?

Avoid all contact

with your family, for now.

And no meetings within

the secure area, ok?

Yes.

You can play with the other kids here.

Isn't that great?

No.

Where are you going?

To work.

Why?

So you and I will have some money.

Can't you stay here?

Come here.

I have an idea.

You're a very strong boy now.

Don't be afraid of anything, ok?

I'm always with you!

Thank you.

You're welcome.

That's it.

Relax your grip, nice and easy...

That's not bad at all.

Nice and easy...

That's it.

A quick flip, front to back. Right?

Good! Atife took longer than that.

Nothing I do

is ever good enough for her!

Yes, it is.

But give her an inch and she takes

a mile. Now back to work!

So, what's the answer?

Acar!

You coming or not?

I'll catch up with you.

Could you give this to mom?

Please.

Come back. I'll help you.

What are you doing here?

- Nothing. I just...

Get out of my way.

What is this?

- Nothing.

Where did you get this?

She gave it to me.

- Where is she?

She just stood there.

- What do you mean?

You won't see her again, you hear me?

I can see her if I want to!

No, you can't.

Acar, where is she?

I have no idea.

She didn't say. I don't know, man!

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Feo Aladag

Feo Aladag is an Austrian film director, screenwriter, producer, and actress best known for her film When We Leave, which won the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival. more…

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