Our Locked Door
Jan 01, 1992 · 1h 30m
Director
Ninos KakoOverview
Adapted from Michael Lazar Issa’s story of the same name (ܗܘ ܬܪܥܢ ܚܠܝܩܐ – Aw Tar’an Khleeqa), the film tells the tragic story of Ester and Eshay, a young couple who elope only for Ester to become the victim of an honour killing. The film is an elegy on the Assyrian homeland, shaped by repeated genocide, intergenerational trauma and displacement. It captures the beauty of tradition and ritual, without shying from a critique of the patriarchal values embedded in the culture. Our Locked Door also highlights the tenacity of the Assyrian diaspora, being made on a small budget and relying on the goodwill of the communities in Australia and Armenia where it was filmed.
Cast of Our Locked Door
Crew of Our Locked Door
About Our Locked Door
What is Our Locked Door about?
Adapted from Michael Lazar Issa’s story of the same name (ܗܘ ܬܪܥܢ ܚܠܝܩܐ – Aw Tar’an Khleeqa), the film tells the tragic story of Ester and Eshay, a young couple who elope only for Ester to become the victim of an honour killing. The film is an elegy on the Assyrian homeland, shaped by repeated genocide, intergenerational trauma and displacement. It captures the beauty of tradition and ritual…
When was Our Locked Door released?
Our Locked Door was released on January 1, 1992.
How long is Our Locked Door?
Our Locked Door runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who directed Our Locked Door?
Our Locked Door was directed by Ninos Kako.
Who is in the cast of Our Locked Door?
The cast of Our Locked Door includes Edison Adam (Eshay), Angella Yaghoubi (Ester), Rasmik Bet Khosrow (Goulyad), Lydia Amanoil (Eshay's Mother) and Aprim Yosip (Eshay's Father).