The Ottoman Lieutenant

The Ottoman Lieutenant

In a land on the brink of war the most dangerous place to be is in love.

Directed by Joseph Ruben

Produced by Eastern Sunrise Films

2017111 min6.0 / 10

A romantic drama set against the backdrop of World War I and Ottoman decline, centered on a forbidden love that threatens both personal bonds and historical upheaval.

Lillie, a determined American woman, ventures overseas to join Dr. Jude at a remote medical mission in the Ottoman Empire (now Turkey). However, Lillie soon finds herself at odds with Jude and the mission’s founder, Woodruff, when she falls for the titular military man, Ismail, just as the war is about to erupt.

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  • Is The Ottoman Lieutenant sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is The Ottoman Lieutenant easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is The Ottoman Lieutenant violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does The Ottoman Lieutenant end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Ottoman Lieutenant scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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