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71 out of 100

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7.8 out of 10

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  • Summary: When 17-year-old Meryem is found disheveled and unconscious by the side of a lake in the countryside, her family believes the worst – that her chastity has been lost. They turn to the ancient principle of “tore,” a strict moral code that condemns Meryem to death. The duty of upholding the family’s honor falls upon a distant cousin, Cemal, who has just completed a brutal tour in the military. Together they embark on a surprising journey across traditional and modern-day Turkey in this unforgettable film. (First Run Features)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    100
    This consistently gripping, visually intoxicating film stands as a landmark of contemporary Turkish cinema.
  2. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Phil Hall
    60
    To its favor, the film is blessed with strong peformances by Ozgu Namal as Meryem and Murat Han as Cemal.
  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Walter Addiego
    50
    Director Abdullah Oguz gives us lots of nice scenery, but the simplistic story and characters strain credibility. What's more, the climactic plot turn is as hokey as it gets.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. Jon
    10
    Best movie I have seen in a long time. Beautifully acted and photographed. A love story. Shows the internal conflicts of people adapting to new opportunities. Puts abstract values we take for granted into a context where we can see their personal importance with renewed clarity.… Expand
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  2. podaddy
    9
    Excellent movie. Highly recommended. Great story, gripping main character, excellent acting and beautiful scenery. One of those movies that you have no idea if it's heading towards heartbreaking tragedy or poetic justice.… Expand
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