Name: Meral, My Girl
Genre: Drama
Released: 2016-02-20
Duration: 22 min
Cast: Denise Ankel, Tülin Barış, Serpil Pak, Paul Walther, Nizam Namidar

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Story

Following an accident, Meral returns to live with her traditional parents where she is confined to her bed while recuperating. Nobody confronts her condition except herself. Her little sister Asiye is her biggest supporter.

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Dramatic Realism
Family Conflict
Traditional vs. Modern
Quiet Intensity
Psychological Drama
Social Commentary
Intimate Character Study
Melancholic Tone
Turkish Cinema

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Directed by: Süheyla Schwenk
Written by: Süheyla Schwenk
Produced by: Roxana Richters
Music by: Marc Eyrich

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Facts

February 20, 2016 · 22 min · Drama

Released: February 20, 2016
Runtime: 22 min
Genres: Drama
Original language: German
Also spoken: Turkish
Made in: Germany
Budget: $3,000

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4 questions, like "Is Meral, My Girl worth watching?"

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Is Meral, My Girl worth watching?

58

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Meral, My Girl okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Meral, My Girl plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Meral, My Girl in English?

GermanTurkish

No, it was made in German, with some Turkish.