From acclaimed director Levan Akin (And Then We Danced), CROSSING is a moving and tender tale of identity, acceptance and unlikely connection that transcends borders and generations. Lia, a retired school teacher living in Georgia, hears from a young neighbor Achi that her long lost niece Tekla, a transgender woman, has crossed the border into Turkey. Hoping to bring Tekla home after a period of estrangement, Lia travels to Istanbul with the unpredictable Achi to find her. Exploring the hidden depths of the city, they cross paths with a transgender lawyer called Evrim, who helps them in their search. Humanistic and compassionate, Akin’s third feature is a heartfelt portrayal of overcoming the degrees of separation that divide us.
“Crossing is organic in its approach to life’s experiences and our understanding of them. Like many great films, it has cultural specificity, but feels like it could be unfolding anywhere in the world at this very moment.” – Rotten Tomatoes
“We have to cross borders and boundaries to find ourselves. This is a special drama about taking such a step with all the painful growth it entails.” – Rotten Tomatoes
Winner of multiple awards at the Berlin International Film Festival and the Guadalajara International Film Festival (including Jury Award).
“Crossing is organic in its approach to life’s experiences and our understanding of them. Like many great films, it has cultural specificity, but feels like it could be unfolding anywhere in the world at this very moment.” – Rotten Tomatoes
“We have to cross borders and boundaries to find ourselves. This is a special drama about taking such a step with all the painful growth it entails.” – Rotten Tomatoes
