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When We Leave

Summary German-born Umay flees from her oppressive marriage in Istanbul, taking her young son Cem with her. She hopes to find a better life with her family in Berlin, but her unexpected arrival creates intense conflict. Her family is trapped in their conventions. They are torn between their love for her and the traditional values of their commun...

Directed By: Feo Aladag

Written By: Feo Aladag

When We Leave
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 10 Critic Reviews
65
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 8 User Ratings
5.9
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Summary German-born Umay flees from her oppressive marriage in Istanbul, taking her young son Cem with her. She hopes to find a better life with her family in Berlin, but her unexpected arrival creates intense conflict. Her family is trapped in their conventions. They are torn between their love for her and the traditional values of their commun...

Directed By: Feo Aladag

Written By: Feo Aladag

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 10 Critic Reviews
65
60% Positive
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4 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 10 Critic Reviews
65
60% Positive
6 Reviews
40% Mixed
4 Reviews
0% Negative
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User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 8 User Ratings
5.9
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4 Ratings
25% Mixed
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User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 8 User Ratings
5.9
50% Positive
4 Ratings
25% Mixed
2 Ratings
25% Negative
2 Ratings

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Production Company Independent Artists Filmproduktion, Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR), Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (RBB), ARTE
Release Date Jan 28, 2011
Duration 1 h 59 m
Rating Unrated
Genres
German Film Critics Association Awards
• 7 Wins & 7 Nominations
German Film Awards
• 2 Wins & 6 Nominations
Tribeca Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations