The Adventures of Sukran the Lame (2019) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2019 · 77 mins · Turkish

Directed by

Onur Ünlü

Starring

Halil Babür, Demet Evgar, Ayşe Melike Çerçi, Rıza Akın, Serhat Kılıç, Bora Akkaş

This is a dialogue-free film focusing on Sukran, a young woman who suffers an accident at age ten, leaving her with a lifelong disability. The story follows her attempts to connect with others, initially seeking companionship with men, then with women. Each attempt at connection results in disappointment and isolation. Ultimately, Sukran continues her search for understanding and communication with the people around her, reflecting a universal struggle with human connection.