Crossing (15)

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Director: Levan Akin
Stars: Mzia Arabuli, Lucas Kankava & Deniz Dumanli
Runtime: 1h 46m
Genres: Drama
Certificate: 15
Language: English, Georgian & Turkish (Subtitled)
Content Advice: Strong language, sex (Find out more at bbfc.co.uk)

From acclaimed director Levan Akin (And Then We Danced), Crossing is a moving and tender tale of identity, acceptance and unlikely connection that transcends borders and generations. Lia, a retired school teacher living in Georgia, hears from a young neighbour Achi that her long lost niece Tekla, a transgender woman, has crossed the border into Turkey. Hoping to bring Tekla home after a period of estrangement, Lia travels to Istanbul with the unpredictable Achi to find her. Exploring the hidden depths of the city, they cross paths with a transgender lawyer called Evrim, who helps them in their search. Humanistic and compassionate, Akin's fourth feature is a heartfelt portrayal of overcoming the degrees of separation that divide us.