Saroyanland

Nan
1h 12m
2013
6.5 /10 (4)

Overview

Saroyanland is a docu-drama focusing on the journey of famous writer William Saroyan to the birthplace of his Armenian family Bitlis, in Turkey in 1964. While retaking the same road, the film aims to understand Saroyan's unique attitude to belonging, witnessing the self-discovery of a man who followed the traces of his Armenian ancestors.

Country : Armenia, France, Turkey
Languages : , English, Türkçe
Released Date: 2013-12-06

Top Billed Cast

Norikyan Artur

Kevork Malikyan

Osin Cilingir

Sevinç Erol

Nişan Şirinyan

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