Babam ve Oğlum
- Drama
A left-wing journalist whose wife died while giving birth to his son during a military coup returns to his family's farm. Estranged from his father for turning his back on the family and wasting his life with political activism instead, he tries to reconnect with him so that his son will have a place to live as his health is deteriorating due to the extensive torture he had to endure.
My Father and My Son is a 2005 Turkish drama following a left-wing journalist who returns to his family's farm after his wife dies in childbirth, seeking reconciliation with his estranged father before his deteriorating health—caused by torture during a military coup—worsens. The film explores themes of political conviction, family bonds, and redemption across generational divides.
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Babam ve Oğlum (My Father & My Son) "English Trailer"
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When was My Father and My Son released?
The film was released on November 18, 2005.
What is the plot about?
A journalist returns to his family farm after his wife dies during childbirth, hoping to reconcile with his estranged father and secure a home for his young son while coping with health problems from past torture.
Is this film based on historical events?
The story draws context from Turkey's military coup period, though the specific narrative centers on one family's personal struggle with political ideology and reconciliation.
Where can I watch My Father and My Son?
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