Synopsis
German-born Umay flees from her oppressive marriage in Istanbul, taking her young son Cem with her. She hopes to find a better life with her family in Berlin, but her unexpected arrival creates intense conflict. Her family is trapped in their conventions. They are torn between their love for her and the traditional values of their community. Ultimately, they decide to return Cem to his father in Turkey. To keep her son, Umay is forced to move again. She finds the inner strength to build a new life for herself and Cem, but her need for her family's love drives her to a series of ill-fated attempts at reconciliation. What Umay doesn't realize is just how deep the wounds are and how dangerous her struggle for self-determination has become…
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $6,018 (30.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.26 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 29.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/2 max. theaters, 3.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $26,681 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,701-15,800) | 15,796 | $19,631 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 20,801-20,900) | 20,815 | $47,396 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 26,401-26,500) | 26,499 | $67,027 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 7,101-7,200) | 7,115 | $19,631 |
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 28th, 2011 (Limited) by Olive Films, released as When We Leave |
| International Releases: | May 21st, 2010 (Wide) (Turkey) |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 120 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Foreign Language, Dysfunctional Family, Culture Clash, Inspired by a True Story |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Independent Artists Filmproduktion, WDR, RBB, Arte |
| Production Countries: | Germany |
| Languages: | German, Turkish |