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When We Leave

2010·Movie·119 min·6.9(75)

Umay is a young woman of Turkish descent, fighting for an independent and self-determined life in Germany against the resistance of her family. Her struggle initiates a dynamic, which results in a life-threatening situation.

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About When We Leave

When We Leave is a 2010 German-language drama and family film directed by Feo Aladag. The cast is led by Sibel Kekilli, Florian Lukas, Nizam Schiller. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings.

When We Leave was produced by WDR, Independent Artists Filmproduktion, and Telepool and made in France and Germany. It was released on March 11, 2010. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.

Director
Feo Aladag
Writers
Feo Aladag
Release date
March 11, 2010
Original language
German
Status
Released
Country
France, Germany
Box office
$1 million
Production
WDR, Independent Artists Filmproduktion, Telepool
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When We Leave cast & crew

When We Leave was directed by Feo Aladag and written by Feo Aladag.

The cast features Sibel Kekilli as Umay, Florian Lukas as Stipe, Nizam Schiller as Cem, Derya Alabora as Halyme, Settar Tanrıöğen as Kader, and Tamer Yiğit as Mehmet.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Max Richter, cinematography is by Judith Kaufmann, and it was produced by Feo Aladag and Andreas Schreitmüller.

Is When We Leave worth watching?

When We Leave holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 75 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and family, When We Leave is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of When We Leave

Sibel Kekilli

Sibel Kekilli

Umay

Florian Lukas

Florian Lukas

Stipe

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Nizam Schiller

Cem

Derya Alabora

Derya Alabora

Halyme

Settar Tanrıöğen

Settar Tanrıöğen

Kader

Tamer Yiğit

Tamer Yiğit

Mehmet

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Serhad Can

Acar

Almila Bağrıaçık

Almila Bağrıaçık

Rana

Nursel Köse

Nursel Köse

Gül

Alwara Höfels

Alwara Höfels

Atife

Ufuk Bayraktar

Ufuk Bayraktar

Kemal

Blanca Apilánez

Blanca Apilánez

Carmen

When We Leave — FAQs

Where can I watch When We Leave in United States?

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What language is When We Leave in?

When We Leave is originally in German, with audio tracks including Turkish, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is When We Leave?

When We Leave runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).

What is When We Leave rated?

It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 75 ratings.

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