My Father and My Son

(2005)

★ 7.4 IMDb · 397 votes

Genres: Drama

Year: 2005

Runtime: 112 мин

Country: Turkey

Director: Çağan Irmak

Cast: Фикрет Кушкан, Ege Tanman, Çetin Tekindor, Hümeyra, Şerif Sezer, Yetkin Dikinciler, Binnur Kaya, Mahmut Gökgöz, Nergis Çorakçı, Bilge Şen

Plot

A left-wing journalist whose wife died while giving birth to his son during a military coup returns to his family's farm. Estranged from his father for turning his back on the family and wasting his life with political activism instead, he tries to reconnect with him so that his son will have a place to live as his health is deteriorating due to the extensive torture he had to endure.

After years of estrangement, journalist Sadik returns to his hometown who had lost his wife several years back over a tragic death during labor while trying to get to the hospital in the morning of the military coup. He attempts to reconnect with his young son, Deniz, while dealing with his own unresolved childhood trauma and strained relationship with his father. Sadik meets his old friend and mentor, who helps him navigate the emotional complexities of parenthood and reconciliation. As he bonds with Deniz, they confront grief, generational misunderstandings, and the weight of family secrets. The film blends family drama and emotional storytelling, exploring themes of forgiveness, intergenerational conflict, love, and the healing power of family bonds amidst personal and societal challenges.