On the Way to School
2008, Turkish. Directed by Orhan Eskikoy & Ozgur Dogan.
One year in the life of a Turkish teacher, teaching the Turkish language to Kurdish children in a remote village in Turkey. The children can't speak Turkish, the teacher can't speak Kurdish and is forced to become an exile in his own country. On the Way to School is a film about a Turkish teacher who is alone in a village as an authority of the state, and about his interaction with the Kurdish children who have to learn Turkish. The film witnesses the communication problem emphasizing the loneliness of a teacher in a different community and culture; and the changes brought up by his presence into this different community during one year. The film chronicles one school year, starting from September 2007 until the departure of the teacher for summer holiday in June 2008. During this period, they begin to know and understand each other mutually and slowly.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Turkish
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- Released
- 25 November 2008
- Original title
- İki Dil Bir Bavul
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On the Way to School runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
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Which OTT platform is On the Way to School on?
On the Way to School isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like On the Way to School?
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Who directed On the Way to School?
On the Way to School (2008) was directed by Orhan Eskikoy and Ozgur Dogan and stars Emre Aydin, Rojda Huz, Vehip Huz.