Mustang
NAME OF FILM: MUSTANG
DIRECTOR(S): Deniz Gamze Ergüven
STARRING: Günes Sensoy, Doga Zeynep Doguslu, Tugba Sunguroglu, Elit Iscan, Ilayda Akdogan, Ayberk Pekcan
GENRE: Drama Film
SYNOPSIS: Five Turkish sisters must fight back against harsh societal restrictions when a seemingly innocent act is blown out of proportion.
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