The Gulf (2017)

Leaving behind a ruined career and a bitter divorce, Selim returns to his hometown Izmir. Unwilling to make plans for the future, he wanders around revisiting his past: family, schoolmates, an ex-lover. He runs into Cihan, a friend from the military service, an idler with a charming energy. As people start leaving Izmir due to a terrible smell caused by a mysterious maritime accident, Selim finds himself gradually drawn to a new world where he will go back embracing the possibilities of life.

Released

2017-11-24

Genres

Drama

Runtime

110 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Emre Yeksan

TMDB rating

5.5/10 from 16 votes