Yabancı (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Yabancı is a 2012 film directed by Filiz Alpgezmen, starring Caner Cindoruk as Ferhat, Sezin Akbaşoğulları and Serkan Keskin. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $55,637 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Filiz Alpgezmen
- Original language
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Turkish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Yabancı About?
The premise of Yabancı without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After her father's death, Ozgur, a young woman raised in Paris as the daughter of Turkish refugees, returns to Istanbul to fulfill his final wish: to be buried in his homeland. However, due to the political circumstances surrounding the September 12 military coup, her father’s citizenship is in question, creating an unexpected challenge. Ozgur’s journey to honor his memory leads her to encounter relatives and strangers, and a significant connection with Ferhat, forcing her to confront her heritage and modern-day Turkey.
Yabancı Cast & Characters
Caner Cindoruk leads the cast as Ferhat, with Sezin Akbaşoğulları as Özgür and Serkan Keskin as Ali. Directed by Filiz Alpgezmen; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Filiz Alpgezmen
- Caner Cindoruk as Ferhat
- Sezin Akbaşoğulları as Özgür
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Serkan Keskin as Ali - Selen Uçer as Nazmiye
Also Starring in Yabancı
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- Ozan Uygun Yiğit
- Rafi Emeksiz Bakkal
- Hüseyin Özay Nurettin
- Özlem Tokaslan Memure
- Guzide Balcı Semra
- Enginay Gültekin Kübra
- Nedim Salman Görevli
- Muaz Ete Dördüncü Adam
- Dogan Keçin İkinci Adam
- Xavier Clion Stephane
- Nermin Uğur Yenge
- Mehmet K. Dostay Birinci Adam
- Gökhan Tunç Üçüncü Adam
Yabancı Plot Summary
What happens in Yabancı from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Özgür, Sezin Akbaşoğulları is the daughter of parents who, after a revolutionary struggle, took refuge in France following the 1980 coup. Born and raised in Paris, she has never visited Turkey. Her mother died when she was a child, and she was raised by her father. The film opens with Hüseyin’s death, Özgür’s father, in Paris, and a letter from him that deeply moves her. She travels to Istanbul with her father’s body.
Full summary
The whole story of Yabancı, scene by scene
Yabancı Box Office
Yabancı grossed $55,637 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$55.6K
- International
- $55.6K
How Well Do You Know Yabancı?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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In which city was Özgür born and raised?
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Yabancı FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Yabancı, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Yabancı?
Yabancı runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Yabancı released?
Yabancı was released on April 19, 2012.
Who directed Yabancı?
Yabancı was directed by Filiz Alpgezmen.
Who is in the cast of Yabancı?
Yabancı stars Caner Cindoruk as Ferhat, Sezin Akbaşoğulları as Özgür and Serkan Keskin as Ali, among 19 credited actors.
How much did Yabancı make at the box office?
Yabancı grossed $55,637 worldwide.
Does Yabancı have a post-credit scene?
No. Yabancı has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Yabancı in?
The original language of Yabancı is Turkish.
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