Lola and Billy the Kid
17-year old Murat from Turkey, living in Berlin, Germany, slowly discovers his homosexuality. His older brother Osman, head of the family since the father's death, wants him to finally lose his virginity with a woman and thus causes Murat to run away. In a bar, Murat meets Lola, who has some things to tell about him. He also meets Bilidikid, Lola's man, who thinks that Murat might have thrown an eye on Lola. But the truth about Lola, Murat and his family is far worse that anyone could have expected.
Kutluğ Ataman
Kutluğ Ataman
Casts & Crew
Gandi Mukli
Baki Davrak
Erdal Yildiz
Inge Keller
Michael Gerber
Willi Herren
Gundula Petrovska
Murat Yilmaz
Also Directed by Kutluğ Ataman
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