Sawdust Tales (1997)

Directed by Barış Pirhasan1h 23mDrama

Sawdust Tales is a whimsical and timeless parable on survival in hard times and the force of a first love against all odds. In a timeless no-mans land scarred by social decay and imminent war, a circus troupe awaits the arrival of the mysterious Rupert who is to deliver them from danger into a better world. The old and wise tightrope master keeps a watchful, loving eye on his young apprentice who, to his concern, could be drafted into the army at any moment. To make matters worse, the boy falls in love with a mermaid...

Year

1997

Country

Language

Turkish

Release date

2 January 1997

TMDB

5.6 (7)

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