When We Leave
DramaFamily
Umay is a young woman of Turkish descent, fighting for an independent and self-determined life in Germany against the resistance of her family. Her struggle initiates a dynamic, which results in a life-threatening situation.
VIBE
This film feels like a suffocating embrace, a raw and unflinching look at a woman's desperate fight for freedom within the confines of tradition. It's a heavy, emotionally charged experience that lingers long after the credits roll.
oppressivetenseheartbreakingresilientclaustrophobicslow-burnkitchen sink realismsocial dramaEuropean arthousepatriarchycultural conflictfemale agencyfamily trauma
marital rapewoman directorabusive father
