Written and directed by Levan Akin (And Then We Danced), Crossing sees a Georgian woman travel to Turkey with a
young neighbour when she hears her estranged transgender niece has crossed
the border and made her way to Istanbul.
The film stars Mzia Arabuli, Lucas Kankava and Deniz Dumanli.
Crossing is in UK/ROI cinemas from July 19th and will make
its streaming debut on MUBI from August 30th.
Check out the first clip below.
The official synopsis reads:
From acclaimed director Levan Akin (And Then We Danced), CROSSING is a moving and tender tale of identity, acceptance and unlikely connection that transcends borders and generations. Lia, a retired school teacher living in Georgia, hears from a young neighbour Achi that her long lost niece Tekla, a transgender woman, has crossed the border into Turkey. Hoping to bring Tekla home after a period of estrangement, Lia travels to Istanbul with the unpredictable Achi to find her. Exploring the hidden depths of the city, they cross paths with a transgender lawyer called Evrim, who helps them in their search. Humanistic and compassionate, Akin’s third feature is a heartfelt portrayal of overcoming the degrees of separation that divide us.