# The Edge of Heaven (2007)

> Fatih Akin's interwoven drama follows grief-stricken travelers between Germany and Turkey as love, activism, and family loss collide across borders.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1373

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Fatih Akin
- Cast: Nurgül Yeşilçay, Baki Davrak, Patrycia Ziółkowska, Tuncel Kurtiz, Nursel Köse, Hanna Schygulla, Erkan Can, Nejat İşler
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0880502/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, compassionate, intimate, thoughtful evening, international cinema night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and loss across borders and cultures.

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