In a remote Turkish village, five orphaned teenage sisters live with their conservative grandmother and uncle. After an entirely innocent encounter with a group of boys, the girls find themselves living under lock and key and forced into arranged marriages. Beautifully shot and performed, this Oscar-nominated feminist drama is both a rousing tale of spirited youth and a powerful work of social cinema.

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Reviews

‘With its rooted sense of place and community, and rebellious spirit, this is an accomplished and engaging debut.’
★★★★★
Wendy Ide, The Observer