This is a very strong film about honour killings. This has started to become more in the news in our Western democracies. In Canada we had the honour killings trial of the Shafia family.
"When We Leave" is an intense examination of the sordid events that lead up to an honour killing – in other words a pre-meditated murder. This woman decides to leave her abusive husband in Turkey to settle with her parents' family in Germany with her small son. Her father does not accept this situation and eventuality due to her whole family rejecting her she decides to set off on her own with her son. Eventually her family members track her down with the inevitable sad result. It is an excruciating story and very well acted particularly be the father. It is very grim and on several occasions this woman attempts to reunite with her family – but is rejected. I am sure this movie depicts much of the truth. Watch this, but be prepared, don't expect to be uplifted.
"When We Leave" is an intense examination of the sordid events that lead up to an honour killing – in other words a pre-meditated murder. This woman decides to leave her abusive husband in Turkey to settle with her parents' family in Germany with her small son. Her father does not accept this situation and eventuality due to her whole family rejecting her she decides to set off on her own with her son. Eventually her family members track her down with the inevitable sad result. It is an excruciating story and very well acted particularly be the father. It is very grim and on several occasions this woman attempts to reunite with her family – but is rejected. I am sure this movie depicts much of the truth. Watch this, but be prepared, don't expect to be uplifted.