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The Edge of Heaven

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The Edge of Heaven
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NR,2hrs 2min
Genre:
Drama
Released:
May 21, 2008
Director:
Fatih Akin
Distributor:
Strand
Starring:
Baki Davrak, Tuncel Kurtiz, Nursel Köse  ...more
Synopsis: The winner of the Best Screenplay award at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, director Fatih Akin's deeply humanistic, multi-layered drama follows the stories of six people -- four Turks and two Germans -- as they realize the meaning of love while facing the harsh realities of the world we live in. Nejat is a second-generation Turkish immigrant living in Germany. His father Ali is a retired widower. When lonely Ali invites pretty prostitute Yeter to move in with him, Nejat makes no attempt to mask his ... Full Synopsis
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Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
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. Full Review
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85
Universal Acclaim
out of 100
Based on 26 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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Baki Davrak
Nejat Aksu
Tuncel Kurtiz
Ali Aksu
Nursel Köse
Yeter Ozturk
Nurgul Yesilcay
Ayten Ozturk
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