07 Jan 2007
La Patro
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My Child
A family movie
What happens when your child comes out to you? In this feature documentary, parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender individuals in Turkey intimately share their experiences with the viewer, as they redefine what it means to be parents in this conservative society.
Top Billed Cast
Sule Ceylan Herself, Öner Ceylan's mother
Ömer Ceylan Himself, Öner Ceylan's father
Pınar Özer Herself, Ela Özer's mother
Sema Yakar Herself, Boysan Yakar's mother
Mehmet Tarhan Himself, LGBTQ activist
Günseli Dum Herself, Kerem Can Dum's mother
Nilgül Yalcinoglu Herself, Ilgaz Yalçınoğlu's mother
Zeki Yalcinoglu Himself, Ilgaz Yalçınoğlu's father
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