Beyto

Beyto

2021 · 98 min · DE · 5.9 (29 votes)
Dir. Gitta Gsell · Starring Burak Ates, Dimitri Stapfer, Ecem Aydin, Beren Tuna, Serkan Tastemur, Ahmet Talay · Music Ben Jeger
DramaRomance

Talented swimmer, motivated apprentice, cool buddy: Beyto is in the midst of life. But when the only son of a Turkish migrant family falls in love with his coach Mike, an ideal world falls to pieces. His parents only see one way out: They lure him to their home village and plan his wedding with Seher, his childhood friend. Suddenly, Beyto finds himself in a disruptive love triangle.

VIBE

This film feels like a tender, yet anxious exploration of identity and desire against the backdrop of cultural expectation. It's a deeply personal journey, navigating the complexities of love and family with a raw, honest emotional core. The mood shifts between quiet desperation and a burgeoning sense of hope.

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