Sawdust Tales

Barış Pirhasan
1997-01-02


5.4
83 min

Sawdust Tales is a whimsical and timeless parable on survival in hard times and the force of a first love against all odds. In a timeless no-mans land scarred by social decay and imminent war, a circus troupe awaits the arrival of the mysterious Rupert who is to deliver them from danger into a better world. The old and wise tightrope master keeps a watchful, loving eye on his young apprentice who, to his concern, could be drafted into the army at any moment. To make matters worse, the boy falls in love with a mermaid...

Cast

Name Character Team
Hugh O'Conor Isaac Unowned
Károly Eperjes Abib Unowned
Julia Brendler Mermaid Unowned
Haluk Bilginer Aaron Unowned
Meltem Cumbul Katya Unowned
Tuncel Kurtiz Fisherman Unowned
Hale Soygazi Nelly Unowned
Cem Özer Rupert Unowned
Heinz-Werner Kraehkamp Nathan Unowned