On the Way to School (2008)

One year in the life of a Turkish teacher, teaching the Turkish language to Kurdish children in a remote village in Turkey. The children can't speak Turkish, the teacher can't speak Kurdish and is forced to become an exile in his own country. On the Way to School is a film about a Turkish teacher who is alone in a village as an authority of the state.

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Domestic ()
International (100%)
$399,914
Worldwide
$399,914
Summary Details
Earliest Release DateOctober 23, 2009 (Türkiye)
Running Time1 hr 21 min
GenresDocumentary Drama

Europe, Middle East, and Africa

AreaRelease DateOpeningGross
TürkiyeOct 23, 2009$60,387$397,237