Storyline

Djam, a Greek girl, is sent to Istanbul on a mission to find a motor-boat part of her uncle, a former sailor and great fan of the Greek musical style rebetiko. In the city, she meets Avril, a French woman who works as a volunteer with refugees but who has run out of money and not known in Turkey. Generous, fearless and unpredictable, Djam leaves with Avril to Mytilene - a journey of music and encounters.—Rodrigo Gonçalves Winther

Plot Keywords

actor shares first name with character, istanbul turkey, train station, friendship, friendship between girls, musician, uncle, one word title, forename as title, female protagonist, f rated, dancing, singing, boat, rooftop, border crossing, digging a grave, grave, taxi, hotel

Short Review

As ever, Gatlif can't be faulted on energy, and world music lovers will relish the fairly diverse examples of a specific music genre.

Trailer

Streaming Service

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