'Causeway' Explores Toxic Masculinity Through Its Protagonists
The message to take away from 'Causeway' is that toxic masculinity can manifest in anyone, no matter what their gender identity is.

Bahar lives with her family in a poor suburb of Istanbul. She dreams of taking an entrance exam at the art academy and following a painting course. Her father is wanted by the police for political activities.
The message to take away from 'Causeway' is that toxic masculinity can manifest in anyone, no matter what their gender identity is.
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