Plot Summary
One year in the life of a Turkish teacher, teaching the Turkish language to Kurdish children in a remote village in Turkey. The children can't speak Turkish, the teacher can't speak Kurdish and is forced to become an exile in his own country. On the Way to School is a film about a Turkish teacher who is alone in a village as an authority of the state, and about his interaction with the Kurdish children who have to learn Turkish. The film witnesses the communication problem emphasizing the loneliness of a teacher in a different community and culture; and the changes brought up by his presence into this different community during one year. The film chronicles one school year, starting from September 2007 until the departure of the teacher for summer holiday in June 2008. During this period, they begin to know and understand each other mutually and slowly.
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Director & Crew
Orhan Eskikoy
Director
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On the Way to School (2008) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the TMDB rating of On the Way to School?
It has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 35 votes.
Who directed On the Way to School?
On the Way to School was directed by Orhan Eskikoy and released in 2008.
How long is On the Way to School?
On the Way to School has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 2008-11-25
- Status
- Released