Crossing
გადასვლა
“It seems Istanbul is a place where people come to disappear.”
Synopsis
Lia, a retired teacher from Georgia, learns from her young neighbor, Achi, that her long-lost transgender niece, Tekla, has crossed the border into Turkey. In search of Tekla, Lia travels to Istanbul with the unpredictable Achi, where they explore the hidden depths of the city.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official International Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-03
Top Cast
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Mzia Arabuli
Lia
Luke Kankava
Achi
Deniz Dumanlı
Evrim
Nino Karchava
Ruso
Levan Bochorishvili
Zaza
Nino Tedoradze
Nona (Neighbour Child)
Bünyamin Değer
Izzet
Sema Sultan Elekci
Gülpembe
Metin Akdemir
Ahmet
Oksan Büyük
Gülsen
Yasmin Ada
Young Trans Girl
Suzan Fadil
Second Young Trans Girl
Mehtap Özdemir
Aynur
Mehmet Isyar
Dr. Erol
Derya Günaydın
Özge
Ziya Sudançıkmaz
Ömer
Beril Soydan
Arya
Soner Yalçın
Mustafa
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 42 DaysSydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 19, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 30, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$366K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Levan Akin
- Screenplay & Story
- Levan Akin
- Original Title
- გადასვლა
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, France, Georgia, Sweden, Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- English, Georgian, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $366K
- Production Studios
- French Quarter Film, Adomeit Film, Easy Riders Films, 1991 Productions, Bir Film, SVT, RMV Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Levan Akin
Levan Akin
Lisabi Fridell
Emma Lagrelius, Levan Akin
Mattias Sandström, Mathilde Dedye, Ludvig Andersson, Levan Akin
Department Leadership Roster
Mathilde Dedye
Producer
Emma Lagrelius
Editor
Levan Akin
Editor
Lisabi Fridell
Director of Photography
Linn Eklund
Costume Design
Roger Rosenberg
Production Design
Erik Hals
Visual Effects Supervisor
Levan Akin
Screenplay
Levan Akin
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Drug Consumption • Sexuality
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crossing
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What is Crossing about?
Lia, a retired teacher from Georgia, learns from her young neighbor, Achi, that her long-lost transgender niece, Tekla, has crossed the border into Turkey. In search of Tekla, Lia travels to Istanbul with the unpredictable Achi, where they explore the hidden depths of the city.
Who directed Crossing?
Crossing was directed by Levan Akin.
Who stars in Crossing?
The principal cast of Crossing includes Mzia Arabuli, Luke Kankava, Deniz Dumanlı, Nino Karchava, Levan Bochorishvili.
When was Crossing released and how long is it?
Crossing was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did Crossing make at the box office?
Crossing grossed $366K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crossing?
Crossing holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).