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Journey of Hope (1990)

★ 7.5PG110 min

1990 film

Journey of Hope (German: Reise der Hoffnung; Turkish: Umuda yolculuk) is a 1990 film directed by Xavier Koller. It tells the story of an Alevi rural family from Turkey trying to illegally emigrate to Switzerland, a country they know only from a postcard. The film is a co-production between companies in Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

The film won the 1990 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Journey of Hope about?
Journey of Hope (1990) — In a village in eastern Turkey, tales of the economic success of Turks in Switzerland inspire Haydar to convince his wife Meryem that they must go. He sells their livestock and small plot of land in exchange for passage for two. He wants to leave their seven children in the care
Is Journey of Hope based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Journey of Hope scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.