Paper Lives (2021)
NR 1h 36m 6.9/10 IMDb
In the streets of Istanbul, ailing waste warehouse worker Mehmet takes a small boy under his wing and must soon confront his own traumatic childhood.
Director: Can Ulkay
Cast: Çağatay Ulusoy, Emir Ali Doğrul, Ersin Arıcı, Turgay Tanülkü, Selen Öztürk
Content Warnings
Mental Health & Emotional
Death of a parent (referenced)Grief / bereavement (major focus)
Substance Use
Drug use (depicted)
Violence & Physical Harm
Child abuse / harm to children
Where to Watch
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