The Farm

Description

The story takes place on a semi-industrial dairy farm, where 12-year-old İrem moves in with her estranged grandmother after the sudden loss of her parents. As İrem adapts to her new environment, she becomes increasingly disturbed by the routine separation of newborn calves from their mothers. This unsettling realization about the practices on the farm prompts İrem to take action. With the help of Halid, an orphan who is learning from the farm’s veterinarian, she decides to free the pregnant cows from their confinement. The film features a cast that includes Mira Saikali and Derya Alabora. As İrem confronts the harsh realities of farm life and the treatment of the animals, her relationship with her grandmother becomes strained. The narrative also highlights İrem's internal struggle as she seeks to reconcile her grief with her newfound awareness of the quiet violence in the everyday operations of the farm.