---
title: "Crossing"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/crossing-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 765421
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 106
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Crossing (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/crossing-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Crossing is a film first released in 2024. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by French Quarter Film, Adomeit Film, Easy Riders Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A retired teacher journeys into Istanbul to find her long‑lost transgender niece."

### Why Watch
- Explores Istanbul’s hidden depths
- Features a heartfelt search for family
- Directed by Levan Akin with strong cast

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime under two hours limits narrative breadth
- Tone & Suitability: The film addresses transgender identity and family separation, making it best suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, introspective, atmospheric

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/crossing-2024#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Levan Akin
- **Networks / Studios**: French Quarter Film, Adomeit Film, Easy Riders Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mzia Arabuli** as *Lia*
- **Luke Kankava** as *Achi*
- **Deniz Dumanlı** as *Evrim*
- **Nino Karchava** as *Ruso*
- **Levan Bochorishvili** as *Zaza*
- **Nino Tedoradze** as *Nona (Neighbour Child)*
- **Bünyamin Değer** as *Izzet*
- **Sema Sultan Elekci** as *Gülpembe*
- **Metin Akdemir** as *Ahmet*
- **Oksan Büyük** as *Gülsen*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Crossing?
Crossing was directed by Levan Akin.

### Q: Who plays the lead role of Lia?
Mzia Arabuli portrays Lia, the retired teacher.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs approximately 1 hour 46 minutes.

### Q: When was Crossing released in the United States?
Crossing was released in the US on July 19, 2024.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The narrative follows Lia’s search in Istanbul, Turkey.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Crossing — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/765421)
- [Crossing (2024) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27417166/)
- [CrosSing - Wikipedia](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/CrosSing)
- [Crossing - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossing)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*