The Half
Yarim
Synopsis
Yarim (The Half) is the story of two halves setting out to become a whole, of the efforts made by two children to play the existing male-female roles. Fidan is a 15-year-old shepherd girl who lives in poverty with her family in a village in eastern Turkey. Her father gives her as a bride to an unknown family. Her husband, Salih, is mentally challenged; although he has a physical age of 35, his mental age is lower than Fidan’s. (via cinema.indiana.edu)
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Çağıl Nurhak Aydoğdu
- Screenplay & Story
- Özge Aras, Çağıl Nurhak Aydoğdu
- Original Score
- Serhat Eröz
- Original Title
- Yarim
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Çağıl Nurhak Aydoğdu
Özge Aras, Çağıl Nurhak Aydoğdu
Serhat Eröz
Erol Adilçe
Zafer Aydogdu, Çağıl Nurhak Aydoğdu, Baris Yildirim
Department Leadership Roster
Çağıl Nurhak Aydoğdu
Director
Özge Aras
Writer
Çağıl Nurhak Aydoğdu
Writer
Zafer Aydogdu
Producer
Çağıl Nurhak Aydoğdu
Producer
Baris Yildirim
Producer
Erol Adilçe
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Half
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Half about?
Yarim (The Half) is the story of two halves setting out to become a whole, of the efforts made by two children to play the existing male-female roles. Fidan is a 15-year-old shepherd girl who lives in poverty with her family in a village in eastern Turkey. Her father gives her as a bride to an unknown family. Her husband, Salih, is mentally challenged; although he has a physical age of 35, his mental age is lower than Fidan’s. (via cinema.indiana.edu)
Who directed The Half?
The Half was directed by Çağıl Nurhak Aydoğdu.
Who stars in The Half?
The principal cast of The Half includes Ece Tatay, Serhat Yiğit, Hülya Böceklioğlu, Recep Yener, Ahmet Kaynak.
When was The Half released and how long is it?
The Half was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Half?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Half was composed by Serhat Eröz.