Bitter Kiss
Alternative title: Sert Öpücük

Directed by Hasan Ege Çalışkan

A chance reunion with a childhood friend forces an introverted young man to confront his long-buried desires.

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Set in Istanbul, Bitter Kiss (Sert Öpücük) is a tender, affecting coming-of-age story about buried desires, childhood sexual abuse and the lasting impact of trauma. When Eren reconnects with an old school friend, Kaan, an unexpected bond develops, giving him the chance to open up, confront his past and allow himself to feel something new. Beautifully acted by Mustafa Kemal Turhan and Eren Kol, the film has a natural authenticity and an understated romantic charm. Hasan Ege Çalışkan directs with real sensitivity, capturing the vulnerability of a young gay man learning to let someone in.

Bitter Kiss

Alternative title: Sert Öpücük

Directed by Hasan Ege Çalışkan

A chance reunion with a childhood friend forces an introverted young man to confront his long-buried desires.

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Set in Istanbul, Bitter Kiss (Sert Öpücük) is a tender, affecting coming-of-age story about buried desires, childhood sexual abuse and the lasting impact of trauma. When Eren reconnects with an old school friend, Kaan, an unexpected bond develops, giving him the chance to open up, confront his past and allow himself to feel something new. Beautifully acted by Mustafa Kemal Turhan and Eren Kol, the film has a natural authenticity and an understated romantic charm. Hasan Ege Çalışkan directs with real sensitivity, capturing the vulnerability of a young gay man learning to let someone in.