The Road

A seven-day respite behind iron bars begins with a long-awaited furlough from prison. Five inmates set out for their villages and families after many years. However, the world outside is just as suffocating and ruthless as the one inside. This harrowing drama, directed by Yılmaz Güney and Şerif Gören, lays bare the harsh realities of Kurdish culture and geography. The characters come up against the walls of tradition and social pressure.