Road to Istanbul streaming
Genre
Drama
Year
2016
Runtime
1h40

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Metascore

Road to Istanbul

Love knows no borders. Road to Istanbul.

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Synopsis

Road to Istanbul (La route d'Istanbul) is a gripping drama released in 2016 that follows the emotional journey of a mother, Elodie, played by Astrid Whettnall, as she ventures into war-torn Syria to reunite with her estranged daughter who has become radicalized and joined ISIS. Fueled by determination and love, Elodie faces formidable challenges and dangers along the way. As the mother-daughter relationship is put to the ultimate test, the movie delves into themes of family, resilience, and the devastating impact of extremism. With compelling performances and a tense narrative, Road to Istanbul explores the complexities of human emotions against the backdrop of a troubled region.

Cast

  • Astrid Whettnall

    Astrid Whettnall

    Elisabeth

  • Pauline Burlet

    Pauline Burlet

    Elodie

  • Bilal Aya

    Bilal Aya

    Kader Slimani

  • Patricia Ide

    Julie

  • Fawzi B. Saichi

    Fawzi B. Saichi

    Rabatteur

  • Karim Hamzaoui

    Karim Hamzaoui

    Border policeman

Reviews

Road to Istanbul received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the film for its authentic portrayal of the emotional turmoil faced by the characters, others found the pacing to be slow and the storyline predictable. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rating of 6.5/10, with one critic stating, "Astrid Whettnall's performance as Elodie is truly captivating, carrying the emotional weight of the film brilliantly." Conversely, IMDb users rated it 6.2/10, with some highlighting the lack of depth in the supporting characters. Metacritic gave it a score of 60, indicating 'mixed or average reviews'. Overall, Road to Istanbul has sparked discussions about its poignant themes and the impact of radicalization on families.