Berti, a 29-year-old Uyghur living in Marseille, struggles to adapt to his new life, especially after his ex-girlfriend Mihriay, a political activist, suddenly disappeared. He tries to ease his loneliness by holding on to his culture and community.
Berti Tursun
Berti
Berti, a 29-year-old Uyghur living in Marseille, struggles to adapt to his new life, especially after his ex-girlfriend Mihriay, a political activist, suddenly disappeared. He tries to ease his loneliness by holding on to his culture and community.
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