Chiko

Chiko

2008 · 92 min · DE · 6.3 (63 votes)
Dir. Özgür Yildirim · Starring Denis Moschitto, Volkan Özcan, Moritz Bleibtreu, Fahri Yardım, Reyhan Sahin, Lilay Huser · Music Darko Krezic
Drama

This is the story of Isa, who grows up in a Hamburg suburb. It might be one of the world's richest cities but every beast has its belly and here, in the very underbelly, Chiko lives in a world where violence, staking and keeping a claim, and drug taking are the norm. Where down is not an option, Chiko is determined to rise to the top, whatever and whomever it costs.

VIBE

A raw, unflinching look at the brutal realities of street life and the desperate scramble for respect. It's a visceral, high-stakes journey through a world where survival means making ruthless choices, set against a backdrop of urban decay and simmering tension.

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