Mommy, I'm Scared
Mar 17 2006
•2h 4m
•Drama
In an apartment building where neighbors, friends, and family are living in close quarters, three male protagonists encounter three phases of manhood in Turkish society. Directors Reha Erdem's light touch and slyly amusing style do not miss the opportunity to illuminate some serious points in a strictly patriarchal society.
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Ali Düşenkalkar
Ali
Işıl Yücesoy
Neriman
Köksal Engür
Rasih
Şenay Gürler
İpek
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