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Mommy, I'm Scared

Mommy, I'm Scared
Release date: 2006-03-17
Rating: 6.8
Votes: 32
Genres: Drama
In an apartment building where neighbors, friends, and family are living in close quarters, three male protagonists encounter three phases of manhood in Turkish society. Directors Reha Erdem's light touch and slyly amusing style do not miss the opportunity to illuminate some serious points in a strictly patriarchal society.

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