Plot — What is On the Way to School about?
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, and about his interaction with the Kurdish children who have to learn Turkish. The film witnesses the communication problem emphasizing the loneliness of a teacher in a different community and culture; and the changes brought up by his presence into this different community during one year. The film chronicles one school year, starting from September 2007 until the departure of the teacher for summer holiday in June 2008. During this period, they begin to know and understand each other mutually and slowly.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2008 |
| Genre | Documentary, Drama |
| Language | TR |
| Runtime | 81 min |
| Audience Score | 71% (7.1/10, 35 votes) |
On the Way to School — FAQ
Is On the Way to School worth watching? On the Way to School holds a 7.1/10 rating from 35 viewers. 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 exi
Who directed On the Way to School? Directed by Orhan Eskikoy.
Who is in the cast of On the Way to School? It stars Emre Aydin, Rojda Huz, Vehip Huz, Zulkuf Huz.
Where can I stream On the Way to School? Streaming availability for On the Way to School is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did On the Way to School release? It released in 2008.
