Paper Lives
2021, TR. Directed by Can Ulkay.
In the streets of Istanbul, ailing waste warehouse worker Mehmet takes a small boy under his wing and must soon confront his own traumatic childhood.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- TR
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch Paper Lives
Paper Lives is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 12 March 2021
- Original title
- Kağıttan Hayatlar
- Country
- Turkey
- Written by
- Ercan Mehmet Erdem
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Paper Lives: quick answers
Is Paper Lives worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 426 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Paper Lives?
Paper Lives runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Paper Lives have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Paper Lives. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Paper Lives parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Paper Lives is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Paper Lives on?
Paper Lives is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Paper Lives?
If you liked Paper Lives, try The Festival of Troubadours, Heartsong, Remember us.
Who directed Paper Lives?
Paper Lives (2021) was directed by Can Ulkay and stars Çağatay Ulusoy, Emir Ali Doğrul, Ersin Arıcı.