Crossing

Crossing

It seems Istanbul is a place where people come to disappear.

Directed by Levan Akin

Produced by French Quarter Film, Adomeit Film

2024106 min7.2 / 10

A somber, introspective journey through Istanbul's hidden margins, tracing one woman's search for her lost niece while grappling with displacement, identity, and the possibility of connection.

Lia, a retired teacher from Georgia, learns from her young neighbor, Achi, that her long-lost transgender niece, Tekla, has crossed the border into Turkey. In search of Tekla, Lia travels to Istanbul with the unpredictable Achi, where they explore the hidden depths of the city.

Questions people ask

  • Is Crossing sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Crossing violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does Crossing end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

  • Is Crossing scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Crossing easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

70/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity64

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise71

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Crossing

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Crossing

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Crossing, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Crossing, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Crossing, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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