Overview

Sawdust Tales is a whimsical and timeless parable on survival in hard times and the force of a first love against all odds. In a timeless no-mans land scarred by social decay and imminent war, a circus troupe awaits the arrival of the mysterious Rupert who is to deliver them from danger into a better world. The old and wise tightrope master keeps a watchful, loving eye on his young apprentice who, to his concern, could be drafted into the army at any moment. To make matters worse, the boy falls in love with a mermaid...

Cast

Hugh O'Conor, Károly Eperjes, Julia Brendler, Haluk Bilginer, Meltem Cumbul, Tuncel Kurtiz, Hale Soygazi, Cem Özer

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What is "Sawdust Tales" about?

Sawdust Tales is a whimsical and timeless parable on survival in hard times and the force of a first love against all odds. In a timeless no-mans land scarred by social decay and imminent war, a circus troupe awaits the arrival of the mysterious Rupert who is to deliver them from danger into a better world. The old and wise tightrope master keeps a watchful, loving eye on his young apprentice who, to his concern, could be drafted into the army at any moment. To make matters worse, the boy falls in love with a mermaid...

When was "Sawdust Tales" released?

Sawdust Tales was released in 1997.

Who stars in "Sawdust Tales"?

The cast includes Hugh O'Conor, Károly Eperjes, Julia Brendler, Haluk Bilginer.