My Child
Benim Çocuğum
“A family movie”
Synopsis
What happens when your child comes out to you? In this feature documentary, parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender individuals in Turkey intimately share their experiences with the viewer, as they redefine what it means to be parents in this conservative society.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Sule Ceylan
Herself, Öner Ceylan's mother
Ömer Ceylan
Himself, Öner Ceylan's father
Pınar Özer
Herself, Ela Özer's mother
Sema Yakar
Herself, Boysan Yakar's mother
H. Metehan Ozkan
Himself, LGBTQ activist
Mehmet Tarhan
Himself, LGBTQ activist
Günseli Dum
Herself, Kerem Can Dum's mother
Nilgül Yalcinoglu
Herself, Ilgaz Yalçınoğlu's mother
Zeki Yalcinoglu
Himself, Ilgaz Yalçınoğlu's father
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Can Candan
- Screenplay & Story
- Can Candan
- Original Title
- Benim Çocuğum
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Surela Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Can Candan
Can Candan
Koray Kesik
Can Candan, Gokce Ince, Ayşe Çetinbaş
Department Leadership Roster
Can Candan
Director
Can Candan
Writer
Can Candan
Producer
Gokce Ince
Producer
Ayşe Çetinbaş
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for My Child.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Child
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What is My Child about?
What happens when your child comes out to you? In this feature documentary, parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender individuals in Turkey intimately share their experiences with the viewer, as they redefine what it means to be parents in this conservative society.
Who directed My Child?
My Child was directed by Can Candan.
Who stars in My Child?
The principal cast of My Child includes Sule Ceylan, Ömer Ceylan, Pınar Özer, Sema Yakar, H. Metehan Ozkan.
When was My Child released and how long is it?
My Child was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.