Cast
Jale ArıkanCredits
Written by: 
Erdem Tepegöz
Plot
Zeynep supports her mother and daughter on her own in the Istanbul neighbourhood of Tarlabaşı. She lives in a precarious situation as the area is torn apart by redevelopment, and her relationships with the women of her family are tested. Erdem Tepegöz's 2012 film, whose title means "Particle", is a realistic drama of urban change.
Sinekatalog’s take
Erdem Tepegöz's debut follows a single mother supporting her mother and daughter in Istanbul's Tarlabaşı as redevelopment tears the area apart. Jale Arıkan is strong in a quiet, realist portrait of women and urban displacement.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.5 / 10 (1,159 votes)
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