"[An] unlikely partnership, born out of deep loneliness, gives Crossing, an aching story of regret, its steady, unassuming heartbeat." — Robert Daniels, RogerEbert.com
"Dumanli, making her screen feature debut here, is a pure joy to watch." — Ryan Lattanzio, indieWire
"Sweet without being cloying, it’s a love letter to the commonalities between Georgian and Turkish culture." — Hannah Strong, Little White Lies
Acclaimed director Levan Akin (And Then We Danced) brings us a moving and tender tale of identity, acceptance and unlikely connection that transcends borders and generations. Lia, a retired school teacher living in Georgia, hears from a young neighbor Achi that her long lost niece Tekla, a transgender woman, has crossed the border into Turkey. Hoping to bring Tekla home after a period of estrangement, Lia travels to Istanbul with the unpredictable Achi to find her. Exploring the hidden depths of the city, they cross paths with a transgender lawyer called Evrim, who helps them in their search. Humanistic and compassionate, Akin’s third feature is a heartfelt portrayal of overcoming the degrees of separation that divide us.