Crossing

Lia was so determined to get Tekla back to her late sister that she looked for. Achi, a young neighbor, also suggests helping out, and her, who also joins with them to find Tekla, they meet on their way Evrim, a transgender lawyer that helped them to travel through busy streets of Istanbul. It's a personal and very emotional journey with all the complexities of human relationships and the border between people.

Crossing explained

'Crossing' is way more than just the story of finding a lost family. The film, 'Crossing' is a character, therefore, character study, which is about the identity of a person as well as its acceptance. The movie illustrates the main characters of the story, as they are facing different kinds of relationships and lifestyles.

The movie is mostly touching in a subtle way which also makes it easier for the director to pick up the subtleties of the characters and thus the director Levan Akin does with yet masterful direction that picks the close illustrative shots that show the emotional landscapes of the protagonists. The movie's focus on the city of Istanbul as its setting is seen as a device to flesh out the story rather than the other way round, and this helps the audience to get into the minds of characters.

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Crossing Reviews

"Crossing" film won't probably have any critics by far, yes. The movie is famous for being considerate to its characters and overcome almost insurmountable generational and ethnic obstacles. One can't fail to notice that the actors' performances are all noteworthy, and they deliver each and every character convincingly, thus keeping the line between fiction and reality thin. The viewers were deeply touched by the humanistic approach and empathetic story of the movie, which has had a profound effect on them.

Is it available on Netflix?

As of the time of this writing, there has been no news that 'Crossing' is Streaming on Netflix. However, the overwhelmingly positive feedback the movie received and the kudos from the critics might be the factors that would let it be picked up by the streaming service in the future. The movie could be available for the exhibition through the various streaming platforms or in the theatres, depending on the region and the wish of every person who is interested in watching it.

Can It Be Termed Entertaining?

Definitely. The heart-touching and compassionate movie "Crossing" not only motivates but also showcases a practical example of empathy. The movie gives a good account of identity, attitude, and human connection. Cast is of the highest quality, there is no doubt; directing is excellent; and in general, the movie is the most attractive thing that stays in your mind until the credits start to roll.

• Director

  : Levan Akin

• Casting

  : Mzia Arabuli, Lucas Kankava, Deniz Dumanli

• Production

  : Mathilde Dedye, Charlotta Denward