First Look at Levan Akin’s MUBI Bound Drama Crossing

Ahead of it’s world premiere at Berlinale later tonight, MUBI have released the first look clip for Levan Akin‘s Crossing.

The film has been described as a sensitive and deeply felt drama about how acceptance transcends borders. Story of a struggling former teacher who forms a unlikely bond as she tries to retrace the steps of a young trans woman in Istanbul.

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Lia, a retired teacher living in Georgia, made a promise to find out what happened to her long lost niece Tekla. When Lia learns from Achi, a neighbor, that Tekla might be living in Turkey, they set off together to find her. In Istanbul they discover a beautiful city full of connections and possibilities – but looking for someone who never intended to be found is harder than they thought. Until they meet Evrim, a lawyer fighting for trans rights. As Lia and Achi weave their way through the city’s backstreets, Tekla starts to feel closer than ever.

The film also stars Mzia Arabuli, Lucas Kankava and Deniz Dumanlı. Crossing will be released by MUBI in the UK and Ireland, date still to be announced. If you can’t wait, you can watch the film at BFI Flare on 17th March [more info/book].