Journey of Hope (1990) Laserdisc

Journey of Hope (1990) Laserdisc

Journey of Hope (1990) is a powerful drama based on a true story, following a poor Turkish couple, Haydar and Meryem, who embark on a perilous journey to Switzerland with their young son in hopes of a better life. Driven by desperation and dreams of opportunity, they face exploitation, hardship, and tragedy along the way. Directed by Xavier Koller, the film stars Necmettin Çobanoglu as Haydar and Nur Sürer as Meryem. It won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1991 and is noted for its poignant portrayal of immigration and human resilience.