Synopsis
Mahmut is a relatively successful commercial photographer who has been struggling to come to terms with the growing gap between his artistic ideals and his professional obligations. His tedious workload, coupled with the lingering loss he still feels for his ex-wife (newly married and on the verge of leaving Istanbul for Canada), leaves Mahmut clinging to the melancholic and obsessive routines of his solitary life. Without warning, Mahmut’s distant relative Yusuf arrives in Istanbul determined to find a job aboard a ship so that he may fulfill his dream of traveling around the world. In need of a place to stay as he searches for work, Yusuf imposes himself on Mahmut, who resents the sudden intrusion, but nonetheless feels obliged to help his family. It doesn’t take long for Yusuf to discover that the work he is looking for isn’t available, but he manages to prolong his stay with Mahmut by formulating stories that would suggest otherwise. His hope waning, Yusuf resorts to spending his days drifting through the streets of Istanbul, slowly coming to the realization that without work he may soon need to return home. Mahmut tries to help by offering him a job as his assistant during a photography shoot, but the fix is temporary. As the two men struggle to make a connection, communication is slowly reduced to the bare minimum; and their time together must come to an end.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $11,280 (10.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 9.47 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/4 max. theaters, 8.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $177,924 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,801-12,900) | 12,807 | $106,873 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 24,501-24,600) | 24,569 | $106,873 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,601-4,700) | 4,618 | $106,873 |
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 12th, 2004 (Limited) by New Yorker May 20th, 2022 (Limited) by Big World Pictures |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 110 minutes |
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| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Turkey |
| Languages: | Turkish |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest 47th Weekend Limited Release | 33 | $994 | Jan 28, 2005 | 325 |
| Theater Average 20th Weekend | 36 | $5,273 | Jul 23, 2004 | 136 |