The Passenger

The railway station in a small town in Western Anatolia where no birds or caravans pass, during the most active and critical days of the National War of Independence in 1921. One is the station chief, who lost his eye and the other foot on the front, and the other was left with caries, and the other was the wife of the station chief.

Directed by Başar Sabuncu, The Passenger leans on a strong ensemble — Müjde Ar, Tarık Akan, Halil Ergün — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1993.