My Child
2013, Turkish. Directed by Can Candan.
A family movie
What happens when your child comes out to you? In this feature documentary, parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender individuals in Turkey intimately share their experiences with the viewer, as they redefine what it means to be parents in this conservative society.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Turkish
- Rated
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My Child is streaming on GuideDoc in India.
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Cast & crew
- Can CandanDirector
- Sule CeylanHerself, Öner Ceylan's mother
- Ömer CeylanHimself, Öner Ceylan's father
- Pınar ÖzerHerself, Ela Özer's mother
- Sema YakarHerself, Boysan Yakar's mother
- H. Metehan OzkanHimself, LGBTQ activist
- Mehmet TarhanHimself, LGBTQ activist
- Günseli DumHerself, Kerem Can Dum's mother
- Nilgül YalcinogluHerself, Ilgaz Yalçınoğlu's mother
- Zeki YalcinogluHimself, Ilgaz Yalçınoğlu's father
Details
- Released
- 7 June 2013
- Original title
- Benim Çocuğum
- Country
- Turkey
- Written by
- Can Candan
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My Child: quick answers
Is My Child worth watching?
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How long is My Child?
My Child runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does My Child have a post-credits scene?
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My Child parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is My Child on?
My Child is streaming on GuideDoc in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Child?
If you liked My Child, try All That Breathes, Van Gogh: Painted with Words, Life in a Day.
Who directed My Child?
My Child (2013) was directed by Can Candan and stars Sule Ceylan, Ömer Ceylan, Pınar Özer.