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Movie

My Child

20131h 23m6.1 / 10

A family movie

What happens when your child comes out to you? In this feature documentary, parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender individuals in Turkey intimately share their experiences with the viewer, as they redefine what it means to be parents in this conservative society.

Availability

Not streaming in United States

Checked Jul 22, 2026

My Child was released June 7, 2013. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

What happens when your child comes out to you? In this feature documentary, parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender individuals in Turkey intimately share their experiences with the viewer, as they redefine what it means to be parents in this conservative society.

More about My Child

Cast

Sule CeylanHerself, Öner Ceylan's mother
Ömer CeylanHimself, Öner Ceylan's father
Pınar ÖzerHerself, Ela Özer's mother
Sema YakarHerself, Boysan Yakar's mother
H. Metehan OzkanHimself, LGBTQ activist
Mehmet TarhanHimself, LGBTQ activist
Günseli DumHerself, Kerem Can Dum's mother
Nilgül YalcinogluHerself, Ilgaz Yalçınoğlu's mother

Credits

Directed by
Can Candan
Written by
Can Candan

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
Turkish
Original title
Benim Çocuğum

Production

  • Surela Film Production

Themes

familylgbtparenthoodpride walkturkey