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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 neighbour 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.

Following on from Blackbird, Blackbird, Blackberry, Crossing gifts us the second essential Georgian screen heroine of 2024. –The Irish Times

A thoroughly intelligent, emotionally engaging and robustly performed movie from Levan Akin, the Georgian-Swedish director who had an international breakthrough four years ago with the love story And Then We Danced. – The Guardian

Beautifully poignant with a subtle message of acceptance. – RTÉ

An incredibly powerful moment that feels like a queer shout of rage. It’s a shout that needs to be heard, from a film that needs to be seen. – Film Ireland Magazine

Crossing is terrific: a rich and rewarding tapestry of characters and cultures flung together and flourishing. – Observer

Sweet without being cloying, it’s a love letter to the commonalities between Georgian and Turkish culture; one that encourages empathy and reminds us it’s never too late to change for the better. – Little White Lies

97% Rotten Tomatoes

• CROSSING
• Turkey, Georgia, 2024 | Language: Georgian, Turkish, English | 1 hr 45 mins | Cert: 15A
• Director: Levan Akin
• Cast: Mzia Arabuli, Lucas Kankava, Deniz Dumanlı
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