Released:
1997-01-02

Overview:
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...

Director:
Barış Pirhasan

Runtime:
1h 23min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Hugh O'Conor
  as
  Isaac
• 
  Károly Eperjes
  as
  Abib
• 
  Julia Brendler
  as
  Mermaid
• 
  Haluk Bilginer
  as
  Aaron
• 
  Meltem Cumbul
  as
  Katya