Wrong Side
Wrong Side

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Wrong Side

2021
Movie
14 min
Russian

Clinging by any means to the opportunity to live and work in a big city, a young tabloid press representative destroys the “object” of her first reportage with a stream of lies and dirt.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Umut DagGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A young Turkish man living in Austria feels caught between two worlds: his traditional family and his desire for independence. When his father falls ill, he is forced to confront his identity and make difficult choices about his future.

Critical Reception

Wrong Side received a generally positive reception from critics, who praised its sensitive portrayal of cultural identity and intergenerational conflict. The film's emotional depth and strong performances were frequently highlighted, though some found the pacing to be slow at times.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its empathetic exploration of a young man's struggle with cultural identity.

  • Noted for strong performances, particularly from the lead actor.

  • Some reviews mentioned a deliberate, sometimes slow, narrative pace.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not widely available or aggregated on Google.

Fun Fact

The film was an official selection at the Zurich Film Festival in 2021.

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