After losing her daughter to ISIS, Silvi travels to Iraqi Kurdistan to meet her grandson Ishaq, who lives in an orphanage. Despite cultural barriers and the burden of shared trauma, she fights to build a connection with him. But as Silvi’s return journey to Germany approaches, she must make a momentous decision.
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Tuna Kaptan Director · Semih Yildiz Cinematographer Beatrice Babin Editor
First release October 24, 2025 · Produced in Germany, Iraq · Languages English, German, Kurdish
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Germany · Iraq
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German
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English · German · Kurdish
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Germany · October 24, 2025
Premiere · Internationale Hofer Filmtage
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