The Edge of Heaven (Auf der anderen Seite)
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- Synopsis
- In a Turkish enclave in Bremen, patriarchal widower Ali brings home Yeter, a local prostitute, to tend to his domestic needs. Yeter is saving money to finance her daughter Ayten's college education in Turkey....
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- Starring
- Baki Davrak, Tuncel Kurtiz, Nursel Köse, Nurgul Yesilcay, Hanna Schygulla
- Director(s)
- Fatih Akin
- Distributor(s)
- Strand
- MPAA Rating
- Not Yet Rated
- Runtime
- 122 min.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
The best approach is to begin with the characters, because the wonderful, sad, touching The Edge of Heaven is more about its characters than about its storyRead the full review
Washington Post | Ann HornadayAdd Critic to Favorites
Oropelled by memorable performances by mostly unknown actors. The most famous of the ensemble, Hanna Schygulla, delivers a by turns serene and shattering performance as a mother struggling with loss, conscience and the first glimmers of unexpected connection. She's only one essential and unforgettable part of a flawless whole.Read the full review
San Francisco Chronicle | Mick LaSalleAdd Critic to Favorites
The experience of seeing this film is cumulative, sober and profound.Read the full review
