I Saw the Sun
Güneşi Gördüm
“Children here don't shape their own destiny.”
Synopsis
In the southeast region of Turkey, the Kurdish family of Altun lives in a small mountainside village plagued by a 25-year war that makes their daily lives a hellish struggle. As the war intensifies, the family is forced to migrate west to the city of Istanbul.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
I Saw the Sun (Gunesi Gordum) Trailer - Yigit Ozsener
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-20
Top Cast
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Mahsun Kırmızıgül
Ramo
Demet Evgar
Havar
Murat Ünalmış
Mamo
Altan Erkekli
Davut
Erol Demiröz
Haydar
Cemal Toktas
Kadri
Menderes Samancılar
Cuma
Emre Kınay
Musto
Ayta Sözeri
Tuana
Buğra Gülsoy
Berat
Ali Tutal
Kerim
Yıldız Kültür
Pakize
Sarp Apak
Ahmet
Ali Sürmeli
Nedim
Cezmi Baskin
Bünyamin
Şerif Sezer
Gülistan
Itır Esen
Doktor
Zafer Ergin
Albay
Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/27960-g-ne-i-g-rd-m/edit?active_nav_item=release_information&language=en-GB
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.56x
+$7.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mahsun Kırmızıgül
- Screenplay & Story
- Mahsun Kırmızıgül
- Original Title
- Güneşi Gördüm
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Kurdish, Norwegian, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.8M
- Production Studios
- Boyut Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mahsun Kırmızıgül
Mahsun Kırmızıgül
Soykut Turan
Hamdi Deniz
Murat Tokat, Ceren Aslan, Menderes Demir, Mahsun Kırmızıgül
Department Leadership Roster
Mahsun Kırmızıgül
Director
Mahsun Kırmızıgül
Writer
Murat Tokat
Producer
Soykut Turan
Director of Photography
Hamdi Deniz
Editor
Mahsun Kırmızıgül
Producer
Funda Buyuktunalioglu
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for I Saw the Sun.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Saw the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Saw the Sun about?
In the southeast region of Turkey, the Kurdish family of Altun lives in a small mountainside village plagued by a 25-year war that makes their daily lives a hellish struggle. As the war intensifies, the family is forced to migrate west to the city of Istanbul.
Who directed I Saw the Sun?
I Saw the Sun was directed by Mahsun Kırmızıgül.
Who stars in I Saw the Sun?
The principal cast of I Saw the Sun includes Mahsun Kırmızıgül, Demet Evgar, Murat Ünalmış, Altan Erkekli, Erol Demiröz.
When was I Saw the Sun released and how long is it?
I Saw the Sun was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of I Saw the Sun?
I Saw the Sun had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $12.8M at the worldwide box office (2.56 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).