When We Leave (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
When We Leave is a 2011 drama directed by Feo Aladag. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Feo Aladag
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Olive Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is When We Leave About?
The premise of When We Leave without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Fleeing an arranged marriage in Istanbul, German-born Umay travels to Berlin with her young son, Cem, hoping for a fresh start with her family. Her arrival, however, ignites conflict as deeply held traditions collide with modern desires. Struggling to balance her own aspirations and her son's well-being, Umay’s determination to reconcile with her past leads to painful and unexpected consequences, forcing her to confront the true cost of freedom.
The Director of When We Leave
Directed by Feo Aladag.
- Director Feo Aladag
When We Leave Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave When We Leave 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 72% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 80%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 69% User score
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Letterboxd 3.8 /5
2.6K ratings
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When We Leave Plot Summary
What happens in When We Leave from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Umay, portrayed by Sibel Kekilli, finds herself trapped in a suffocating life in the suburbs of Istanbul with her abusive husband Kemal, played by Ufuk Bayraktar, and their young son Cem, represented by Nizam Schiller. Haunted by her memories of home in Berlin, Umay reaches a breaking point: she gathers her belongings and resolves to leave her troubled marriage behind.
Full summary
The whole story of When We Leave, scene by scene
When We Leave Box Office
When We Leave grossed $1.3 million worldwide. $19,631 came from the US and Canada and $1.3 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.3M
- US & Canada
- $19.6K
- International
- $1.3M
When We Leave Trailers & Videos
The trailer of When We Leave.
How Well Do You Know When We Leave?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What city does Umay return to in search of independence?
When We Leave Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “La peau que j'habite” and “A Pele Onde Eu Vivo”.
- Also known as
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- La peau que j'habite
- A Pele Onde Eu Vivo
- Huden jag bor i
- 切膚慾謀
- La piel que abito
- La pelle che abito
- Die Haut, in der ich wohne
- Kůže, kterou nosím
- Кожа, в которой я живу
- İçinde Yaşadığım Deri
- 吾栖之肤
- Skóra, w której żyję
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- A bőr, amelyben élek
- Iho jossa elän
- Huden jeg bor i
- Pielea în care trăiesc
- Το Δέρμα που Κατοικώ
- העור בו אני חי
- A Pele Que Habito
- 내가 사는 피부
- Шкіра, в якій я живу
- Кожа у којој живим
- Кожата, в която живея
- Koža, v ktorej žijem
- 我的華麗皮囊
- 私が、生きる肌
- Tôi Sống Trong Tôi
- Oda, kurioje gyvenu, კანი, რომელშიც ვცხოვრობ
- แนบเนื้อคลั่ง
- Nahk, milles ma elan
- Koža u kojoj živim
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When We Leave FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of When We Leave, each answered in a sentence.
How long is When We Leave?
When We Leave runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was When We Leave released?
When We Leave was released on January 28, 2011.
Who directed When We Leave?
When We Leave was directed by Feo Aladag.
More films by Feo Aladag How much did When We Leave make at the box office?
When We Leave grossed $1.3 million worldwide ($19,631 domestic, $1.3 million international).
How is When We Leave rated?
When We Leave has 72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic, 69% on TMDB and 3.8/5 on Letterboxd.
Does When We Leave have a post-credit scene?
No. When We Leave has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is When We Leave in?
The original language of When We Leave is German.
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