Crossing” is a 2024 film directed by Levan Akin with a runtime of 1 hour and 46 minutes. The story follows Lia, a retired teacher who travels to Istanbul in search of her long-lost niece, Tekla. During her journey, Lia meets Evrim, a lawyer advocating for trans rights.The film has received positive reception, with an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 based on 429 user ratings. It features a cast including Mzia Arabuli, Lucas Kankava, and Deniz Dumanli. “Crossing” has garnered critical acclaim, winning 3 awards and receiving 6 nominations.

Release Date: Crossing 2024

Crossing” was released in Sweden on March 22, 2024 by TriArt Film. The film had its world premiere on February 15, 2024 at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival as part of the Panorama section. It is set for a limited theatrical release in the United States on July 19, 2024.

Story: Crossing 2024

Crossing” follows Lia, a retired teacher from Georgia, who travels to Istanbul in search of her long-lost trans niece, Tekla, after making a promise to her deceased sister. 

During her journey, Lia meets Evrim, a lawyer advocating for trans rights.The film uses flashbacks to explore Lia’s family history over the past 20 years, since her niece’s disappearance. It delves into themes of family, acceptance, and the challenges faced by the transgender community.Lia’s search takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Achi, a young man who claims to have information about Tekla’s whereabouts. Together, they embark on a voyage across the Black Sea to Istanbul, where Lia’s quest for her niece and the truth unfolds.

Director: Crossing 2024

  • Levan Akin – Director, Screenplay, Editing, Executive Producer
  • Mathilde Dedye – Producer
  • Production Companies: French Quarter Film, Adomeit Film, Easy Riders Films, Bir Film

Cast: Crossing 2024

  • Mzia Arabuli as Lia
  • Lucas Kankava as Achi
  • Deniz Dumanli as Evrim
  • Nino Karchava as Ruso
  • Levan Bochorishvili as Zaza

Public Review

“Crossing” has received critical acclaim since its world premiere at the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival. The film currently holds a 100% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 9 reviews, with an average score of 8.0/10. Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, has assigned the film a score of 82 out of 100, indicating “universal acclaim” from 5 critics