Distant Sea


27-year-old Nour illegally migrates to Marseille and carries the melancholy of an inevitable exile throughout his life.


"Distant Sea" tells the story of 27-year-old Nour. Nour is a young man who has migrated to Marseille through illegal means, and while living a marginal life with his friends, he also has a joyful life. However, his life changes when he meets Serge, a charismatic and unpredictable police officer. This encounter completely changes Nour's life and drags him into a series of events. From 1990 to 2000, Nour ages, falls in love, and clings tightly to his dreams, but the inevitable melancholy of exile wears down his dreams. The city of Marseille where the film was shot forms the backdrop of the story and captures the audience's attention throughout the film.

The film provides a different perspective to the audience while discussing Marseille's social and cultural structure and the challenges and opportunities experienced in this process through the eyes of immigrants.

The film received positive reactions from cinema lovers, and many praised the realism and emotional depth in this film, which tells the life story of Nour.

The film was shot in Marseille, France.

The platform it was released on is Netflix.