Sawdust Tales

Sawdust Tales — Plot

Sawdust Tales is a whimsical and timeless parable on survival in hard times and the force of a first love against all odds. In a timeless no-mans land scarred by social decay and imminent war, a circus troupe awaits the arrival of the mysterious Rupert who is to deliver them from danger into a better world. The old and wise tightrope master keeps a watchful, loving eye on his young apprentice who, to his concern, could be drafted into the army at any moment. To make matters worse, the boy falls in love with a mermaid...

• Release date
• January 2, 1997
• Runtime
• 83 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• Barış Pirhasan

Sawdust Tales — Cast

Hugh O'Conor Isaac Károly Eperjes Abib Julia Brendler Mermaid Haluk Bilginer Aaron Meltem Cumbul Katya Tuncel Kurtiz Fisherman Hale Soygazi Nelly Cem Özer Rupert