Miracle in Cell No. 7 is the Turkish remake of the South Korean film with the same name. The film is a riveting, soul-stirring and wholly satisfying. It is expertly crafted and beautifully shot. This is arguably even better than the 2013 original.
Directed by Mehmet Ada Oztekin, Miracle in Cell No. 7 (7. Kogustaki Mucize) uses the same premise but with a few modifications. The comedy aspect is lessened in favour of a more dramatic and heart-rending interpretation. Although it traverses the same route, the tone and feel is a totally different. The sweetness and sentimentality overpouering but the central relationship makes it all worthwhile. You can’t watch this movie without crying. Whether it’s the father-daughter love scenes or Mehmet’s scenes with the other inmates in the prison. If you smile in one scene, the next scene brings tears to your eyes.
The real highlight however is the performances, especially from the leading duo.Aras Bulut İynemli plays the mentally challenged father wrongfully convicted of a crime. He steals the show with remarkable ease. Nisa Sofiya Aksongur as his daughter is adorable and impressive throughout. The relationship between the two is the defining core of this story. Miracle in Cell No. 7 is handled with so much care and tenderness that we are thoroughly invested.
Overall, Miracle in Cell No. 7 is as heartwarming as it is heartbreaking. It is one of the finest film from previous years. A soulful, poignant & evocative effort powered by excellent work from its cast n crew, this emotional roller-coaster benefits a lot from its touching father-daughter bonding & strong supporting cast and is by all means worthy of your time. I definitely recommend it.
My Rating: 5/5
Review by Aqib Raza