# Honey (2010)

> A quiet Turkish childhood drama follows a boy whose intimate bond with his beekeeper father is tested by fragile rural life and sudden absence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/28954

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Semih Kaplanoğlu
- Cast: Bora Altaş, Erdal Beşikçioğlu, Tülin Özen, Alev Uçarer, Selami Gökce
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1571724/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: glacial
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: meditative, melancholic, intimate, quiet evening, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of a boy's bond with his father and the harsh realities of life in rural Turkey.

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