Paper Lives (2021)

Kernel Score: 88% · 407 TMDB ratings · Rated NR

Genres: Drama

Released: 2021-03-12

Runtime: 96 minutes

Where to watch Paper Lives

US availability, updated 2026-11-12.

Overview

In the streets of Istanbul, ailing waste warehouse worker Mehmet takes a small boy under his wing and must soon confront his own traumatic childhood.

Director

Can Ulkay

Cast

  • Çağatay Ulusoy as Mehmet
  • Emir Ali Doğrul as Ali
  • Ersin Arıcı as Gonzales
  • Turgay Tanülkü as Tahsin
  • Selen Öztürk as Mom
  • Tomris Çetinel as Yaşlı Kadın
  • Enver Aktay as Enver

Paper Lives FAQ

Is Paper Lives good?

Paper Lives has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.

Where can I watch Paper Lives?

In the US you can stream Paper Lives on Netflix.

What is Paper Lives rated?

Paper Lives is rated NR.